Made it Without My Hubby

Over Spring Break, I completed a long awaited project.  Last year, Lamar and I built this entertainment center which was a knock off of Ashley's and based off of Ana White's plans.

I knew I wanted drawers for the bottom of the unit, but didn't want just plain black drawers.  After Whitney built the storage crates for her girls' beds, I knew that was exactly what I wanted.

I measured my drawer spaces and then went to HD for my supplies--plywood, 1 x 3 furring strips, Gorilla glue and a brad nailer. I had HD cut the plywood for me, but I thought I could handle the furring strips with a handsaw---wrong!  Without a mitre box, I was making a mess cutting them and it was exhausting.  So...Lamar bought me a circular saw!  Woohoo!!!

Used GG and my brad nailer to make the bases.

Furring strips added on front and back.  NOTE TO SELF---make sure to use the right length of nails next time.  I had to redo this part. :(

While I worked, the girls played outside...it was wonderful!

Finished!!!



Love, love, love!!!