The Ruthless MakerFeb 84 min readRefinishing an old dresser with latex wall paint (DIY)I didn’t want to pay $700 for a new wood dresser so refinished a dresser already owned by painting it with latex wall paint.
The Ruthless MakerDec 6, 20214 min readBuilding a Backyard Ice Rink: How to Make DIY Backyard Ice Rink Brackets & Install ThemAdding adequate bracing to your backyard ice rink boards is a crucial part of building a backyard ice rink or ODR. Improper bracing of...
The Ruthless MakerNov 20, 20213 min readBuilding a Backyard Ice Rink: Easy Way to Measure Slope for an ODR (Outdoor Backyard Ice Rink )This is my second year building an outdoor ice rink ODR in my backyard. Last year, I made the mistake of eye-balling the slope of my...
The Ruthless MakerJun 6, 20213 min readThe Last Wall & Roof Design for the Play Fort - ORC Week 5This week we finished building the walls on the playfort, decided which type of siding to buy, paint color and roof design.
The Ruthless MakerMay 30, 20213 min readFraming the Walls of the Epic Play Fort - ORC Week 4To nail or not to nail, that is the question. This week we tackled framing the walls of the play fort.
The Ruthless MakerMay 23, 20212 min readEpic Play Fort Foundation cont'd - One Room Challenge - week 3Deck boards, joists and catepillars. That pretty much sums up this week. Quick recap, last week, I finished installing the four post...
The Ruthless MakerMay 16, 20214 min readHow to Build the Foundation for a Raised Play Fort - One Room Challenge; Week 2 UpdateBuilding a Raised Play Fort - the design and foundation
The Ruthless MakerMay 8, 20213 min readOne Room Challenge Spring 2021 - Week 1Turning a backyard forest into an epic outdoor boy play zone complete with a play fort, sandbox, zipping and road.
The Ruthless MakerMay 6, 20212 min readBuild Easy 2 Minute Wall Shelves DIYThese are the easiest wall shelves to make, they look great, and you can build it out of things you have around your garage. These...
The Ruthless MakerFeb 28, 20216 min readHow to Take Your Powder Room from Grunge to GlamorousA powder bathroom makeover for under $500. A fresh coat of paint, some trim and new fixtures can take a room from grunge to glamorous!
The Ruthless MakerFeb 28, 20215 min readWall Mounted Garage Storage Shelf DIYSince moving into our house in December 2019, our unfinished basement had been a dumping ground for all the storage bins we were too...
The Ruthless MakerDec 18, 20203 min readA Cosy Upholstered Headboard for Under $100This past weekend I built a headboard for my dad. He recently sold his house in the Annex to downsize into a condo in Leslieville,...
ruthtan6Nov 29, 20202 min readChristmas Urns... De-mystifyedChristmas greenery arrangements are a great way to dress up the outdoor entryway to your house or garage in the winter. It is also a...
ruthtan6Nov 28, 20202 min readReal Christmas Tree Shopping 101The countdown to Christmas is on, kicked off officially today with the purchase of our Christmas tree! Today, I took the older boys to...
ruthtan6Nov 11, 20201 min readThe Start of Something ExcitingHi, my name is Ruth and I am excited to share my first blog post ever! The Ruthless Maker is an outlet to share DIY projects, recipes...
