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The Ultimate DIY Lighting Guide: Drilling Glass

Marianne — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 00:26:24 +0000

This post is part of the Ultimate DIY Lighting Guide. To start from the beginning, click here! All righty… now that you have your fixture, shade and flair, it’s time to pull it all together.Which means it’s probably time to cut through some glass or delicate materials. Have no fear, it’s all here! When you...

Ultimate DIY Lighting Guide: Wood Edition

Marianne — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 18:26:50 +0000

Lighting often goes overlooked as an easy way to update the look of a room… maybe it’s the cost, since lighting can go as high as the stars price-wise, or maybe it’s a an assumption that you would need to call in an electrician… whatever it is, overlook no more! I’m really excited to bring to...

Create Your Own Transom Window

Marianne — Mon, 22 May 2017 04:18:51 +0000

I have lots of love for transoms. I know, who doesn’t, right? When we built our downstairs bath, we added an opening in the shower wall to help let in more light. But it was always a little…. blah. I could never put my finger on it, but it didn’t strike my fancy. So...

7 Mistakes to Avoid when Glass Drilling

Marianne — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 12:14:43 +0000

While making my farmhouse light fixture, I tried drilling through glass for the first time, and it was kind of exhilerating! I loved the grind of the bit through the glass. It did, however, take me some trial and error to get the piece right. I thought I’d share what I learn in case it...