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The Story of Our YB Dog Park
We don’t have gates on our property, and our fences are not designed to contain dogs, creating the perfect escape opportunity for our quick-witted pups. After a few nerve-wracking episodes and frantic chases down the street, we decided to build the YB Dog Park! For YB Dog Park, we custom-built a spacious wooden dog house with a metal roof to match our home’s style. The house sits atop thick rubber mats for comfort and durability, and shaded for warmer days. The rest of the park was prepped by digging out space, laying road base for leveling, and then covering it with thick, lush green turf. Initially, grass didn’t hold up…
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Simple but Perfect – Cow Barn
Shelter and storage are essential, and our cow barn stands as a testament to that necessity. It’s simple yet perfect for our needs, and I’m thrilled with the outcome—thanks to the incredible work by Faithful Structures. Our journey with Faithful Structures began when we stumbled upon their buildings by the highway. Despite not being on-site, their immediate phone response and subsequent meeting left a lasting impression. Kaylee guided us expertly through the process, aligning our vision for a barn spacious enough for our Highland Cattle and their essentials. Surpassing expectations, Faithful Structures completed the barn ahead of schedule. The installation was seamless, with the installers providing an insightful tour and…
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DIY Farmhouse Address Sign For Your Porch
Creating an inviting first impression starts at your front porch—the face of your home. A well-designed front porch, including its decor and address display, sets the tone for your entire residence. After exploring various ideas, we opted for a striking leaning Farmhouse address sign measuring 42”x11” to ensure visibility from the street. Our process involved cutting and sanding the wood to our desired size and texture before applying paint and a protective clear coat. Simultaneously, we measured and cut corrugated metal to fit our design. Though our metal was reclaimed and slightly soiled, a simple soap and water wash prepared it for vinyl application. We utilized nails matching the metal’s…
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Easy DIY Outdoor Patio Chairs
Seeking to craft durable, user-friendly patio furniture? This step-by-step guide outlines the construction process for our customized patio furniture, based on modified plans from Ana-White.com, tailored to our comfort and preferences. Designing our forever home included envisioning a relaxing patio with scenic views of pastures, cows, and our children playing. However, upon scouting for a suitable patio set, the exorbitant prices astounded me. Yet, after showing my husband the desired set, his response was a confident ‘I can do that.’ So, we scoured and found this exceptional set. Crafted from 2x4s and 2x6s, this furniture is beginner-friendly—ideal for those with limited woodworking expertise like us. Starting from scratch meant acquiring…