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DIY Cozy Living Room Remodel
“Measure twice, cuss once” is how the saying goes right? 😅 All of this woodwork really threw me for a loop… Between installing tongue and groove and the fireplace mantel this part of the project was definitely the hardest! I have a new found respect for any craftsmen that build a fireplace mantel from scratch because you’d think it’s just slapping a few pieces of wood together, when really there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye Up next, installing tiling on the fireplace surround! 👍 ...
Price breakdown 👇🏻 - 2x4 framing $40 - Drywall $20 - Paint $40 @dutchboypaints white - White oak wood $475 - Floating shelf brackets $32 @amazonhome - Hinges $25 @amazonhome - Electric fireplace @touchstonehomeproducts $499 - Stain $50 @varathane - Lights $100 - TV mount $30 Total = $1311 ok so it was under $1500! 🙌 Did I miss anything? You can save a lot building yourself. This was my first fireplace and I was scared to death to build it but I love how it turned out. If you have...
This was by far my largest (and longest) build of 2023. It took me about 4 months but it was well worth it. This entire fireplace wall could easily have costed us over $15,000 but I built it for just under $3,500. Plus now my parents have increased the value of their home and can enjoy more storage and cozy warm fires. What big build should I tackle in 2024? - Closet makeover - Mudroom - Game room (for my husband)