Step by Step Patio Table Plans - With Built-In Coolers!

We are freaking out (like - YOU HAVE NO IDEA!!) because our patio table is being featured over at Remodelaholic today!  Follow the link below to find a post detailing precisely how we build our patio tables with ice chests.  You'll find step by step instructions with more pictures than you can possibly imagine.  You can build this, guys, it isn't that hard!  Please go check it out and let us know what you think!

Here's the link: http://www.remodelaholic.com/2014/04/build-patio-table-ice-boxes/

Matching bench plans can be found here:
http://krusesworkshop.blogspot.com/2014/04/simple-indooroutdoor-rustic-bench-plan.html

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DIY Mother's Day Gift

Last year, I actually had the foresight to think about a gift for my mom for Mother's Day.  And this time, it wasn't just the night before!

We had all of this barnwood laying around that Brent had picked up with some friends.  It had mostly just been collecting ants in our backyard but I was prepared to repurpose it.
After cutting a board into three equal pieces, I used a Kreg Jig to fasten the boards together from behind.  Hobby Lobby sells pre-cut wood letters in different sizes and fonts, which are easy to paint.  I painted mine with a coat of blue and then rubbed some dark glaze over the top.  For the small lettering, I used oil rubbed bronze spray paint.

Mom loved it and it hangs over her fireplace to this day.

Total cost was $22.