a gated deck

you've heard of gated communities right?
well we now have a gated deck
for our puppy, laci.

my second project this past week required major power tools
and let me tell you...
i LOVE me some
table saw,
miter saw,
cordless drill, 
nail gun action

a puppy gate for our deck

 made from leftover pressure treated

decking and fence pickets

first i cut the wood into two inch widths and the length that i needed,

countersunk holes about 1 inch from the ends,

squared up the corners and attached together with wood screws,

when the four sides were all put together, then i added the pickets

that were previously cut to length with a nail gun.

all that was left was to put the two sections into place and add a hook & eye.

i rummaged through my hardware to find something cool or unique

but i decide that simple was best for now.

who knows when a better idea will pop into my brain,

and if that happens i'll be sure to change it up then.

 the two gate sections are wider than the width of the stairs
and slide between the top railing balusters.

to open, unhook latch and pull one side in or slide sections apart

since our pup is small, no hardware was needed to secure to the railing

much like funky junk donna, i LOVE using my power tools

(ok, actually they're mr.1829's but he shares)

there's nothing like the smell of sawdust,
the feel of raw wood, heavy metal and
some kicking power to get one's
creativity motivated

added bonus:
 there was no cost to build this
other than time!

so glad to be back posting...
oh how i've missed it so!

until next time
have a great week my friends!

linking up to:

busy reasons

life has been so very busy and here are some very good reasons why:


my parents

dad has been in and out of hospital since mid september but is now doing much better...mom is the caregiver and is getting worn out.  we are trying to do what we can to give them the help they need at this time. 

a new puppy

she's a rescue that came complete with fleas...and we are finally at the end of that mess but still working on the housetraining.  she's a sweetheart and her name is laci.

new "old" flooring in bathroom

bathroom renovation is still ongoing but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.  i am really hoping we'll be done in the next few weeks..at least with a working toilet and sink.  it's a good thing we have another full bathroom.

how to repurpose lathe 

projects galore and many more waiting in line.



1950's Harlequin Round Covered Vegetable Bowl
SOLD!

 setting up my etsy shop amidst the chaos and selling my first item..woo hoo!

i sure do miss posting and have been working on a few behind the scenes.  i do visit blogs when i can just to keep inspired.  i miss you all...and hope to be back in the saddle soon.