So, what are your big DIY plans for 2013? I wasn’t sure what my highest DIY priority was for our home this year, but then a few weeks before Christmas, my dad just happened to pop over and build our loft into a fourth bedroom over the course of a weekend. He’s handy (and surprising) like that.
I’d been begging him to come and close in our loft for years. We have plenty of living spaces here, but only three bedrooms. The loft was nothing more than a catchall for furniture that had no place else to go and piles of laundry waiting (and waiting) to be folded. Plus, I was always afraid that a crazed child might pole-vault themselves over the pony-wall and land in a mangled heap below someday.
If you follow me on Instagram (@betterafterlnz), then you may have seen this photo:
This is the point when dear ol’ dad hung up his toolbelt and headed back home. As you can see, he left a few things unfinished. I mean, there is only so much bedroom building you can pack into two days, right? That guy is the best. Thanks Dad, love you! So anyway, this is where we will be starting with our DIY goals for 2013.
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To enter to win the RYOBI ONE+ Lithium-ion Combo Kit, simply submit a photo of one of your 2013 DIY plans to the RYOBI Nation.
RYOBI Nation is an
online destination for power tool and DIY enthusiasts to share photos of
their project successes, vote on their favorite projects for the
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Head over there to share your pic, don’t forget to come back here and leave a comment to let me know that you did, and bam! You’re entered.
The deadline for the current contest is Jan 31st, so I’ll be announcing a winner at the end of January. Can’t wait to see your 2013 DIY plans!
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68 Comments
Beth @ Sawdust and Embryos
January 19, 2013 at 12:00 AMLindseyyyyy! I love it when you post about YOUR house! You should post about your own projects once a week or so… I think your readers (ME!) would really love that! Cause I think everyone (ME!) feels like they already know you!
I have some more projects to send you soooon!
Beth @ Sawdust and Embryos
January 19, 2013 at 12:24 AMOh btw I entered the contest!
Laura from Top This Top That
January 19, 2013 at 1:26 AMGosh I just tackle the projects as they come.no real thought to a goal probably cause I would fail……miserably. maybe I should jot down for this giveaway though.
Anonymous
January 19, 2013 at 8:53 AMI entered our chair project! Scg00387@yahoo dot com
LadySaotome
January 19, 2013 at 2:43 AMI entered!
Kristen. Jason. Sofie
January 19, 2013 at 3:28 AMi entered! my project is titled “better after giveaway project” and it is a real project i hope to get done this year! thanks for the giveaway! pale blue apron at gmail dot com
Jess
January 19, 2013 at 3:59 AMI entered my kitchen project! Thanks for the giveaway!
Amy
January 19, 2013 at 7:08 AMI posted our cat tree project on the Ryobi site.
Meighan
January 19, 2013 at 7:53 PMI entered the contest! We’re re-doing our kitchen, so this would be amazing help!
Janele Sumner
January 20, 2013 at 1:46 AMJust entered the contest with our mudroom closet remodel. My hubby loves the RYOBI products and would be thrilled to win one!
Meli
January 20, 2013 at 1:52 AMI entered! I just got a beautiful antique oak dresser TODAY from Craigslist. It is so gorgeous, and I’m not sure I have the heart to paint it. It will be my first time staining!
countrygirlatheart2
January 20, 2013 at 2:04 AMWent to their sight to try to register and vote but it wouldn’t let me register. Is there a problem with their site?
Would love to be registered for this give-a-way. Please let me know.
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Anonymous
January 21, 2013 at 5:29 PMI entered my dining room table and chairs makeover in the contest.
Heidi
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Laurel
January 21, 2013 at 10:39 AMWow, that’s a fabulous amount of space for your son. How nice that you can make it so much more functional (and that Dad can help!) Can’t wait to see how it comes out.
Laurel at SoPo Cottage
Case
January 21, 2013 at 10:14 PMSO we have this fence that we built, that is lovely, except that the gates don’t…exactly work? Also there is something of a mud pit. Yeah. That’s the 2013 goal. Anyway, I entered, enter me! I’d love to have a fancy RYOBI package to help us get it done.. tigermoonproductions at gmail dot com!
Heidi Joncas
January 21, 2013 at 3:56 PMGreat giveaway!
Sarah
January 21, 2013 at 4:27 PMI hope the spam comments don’t win! I need some power tools! My favorite drill just died, so it would be AMAZING to get this awesome replacement.
Sean and Nicole
January 21, 2013 at 4:33 PMI entered a DIY project on the Ryobi Nation website and would love to win this tool set!
Diane
January 21, 2013 at 4:37 PMI entered! My project is called “Dining Room Wine Wall.” I would be so happy to have a new drill as our died during this project and we’re currently borrowing my parents. Thank you!
Amberlou
January 21, 2013 at 5:49 PMI submitted my fireplace mantel to the New Years Project. Not sure if I did this correctly, but it should be there.
Elizabeth
January 21, 2013 at 6:42 PMWow, fast work! Looking good.
luckymommy23
January 22, 2013 at 1:43 AMI did it! I entered! Hoping to win since my tools are really old and difficult to get the job done. Especially since they are corded! :O Avid reader FOREVER! Love your blog and how you show before and after pics together LOVE that!
Katherine
January 21, 2013 at 7:20 PMI am new to power tools. Entered what I hope will be a do-able project for me.
wendy2shoes
January 21, 2013 at 8:08 PMHow sweet that your Dad could do this for you. My daughter in Calgary has what they call a “bonus” room on their landing. The only “bonus” is she can go crawl onto the couch in there to escape hubby’s snoring!
Unknown
January 21, 2013 at 9:29 PMI entered… our platform bed that we so desperately need.
TPOD
January 21, 2013 at 9:33 PMI entered our sad, sad dining room. Butterloo needs a facelift.
Christine
January 21, 2013 at 10:01 PMI’ve been subscribed for a short while, but look forward to your email. I’m a true before/after person, as I’m rebuilding my house BY myself after a fire a few years ago. I entered the contest because many of my tools are Ryobi. My Dh bailed on me after the fire, but thank goodness left all his tools. Rather have the tools! 🙂 Thank you for the interesting posts!
c
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Doug and Leslie
January 22, 2013 at 12:29 AMThis comment has been removed by the author.
Doug and Leslie
January 22, 2013 at 12:33 AMI just submitted my project. My husband and I actually started and finished our custom desk/bookshelf project in the last week! I’ve considered emailing it to you but might be too chicken! We’ll see…
luckymommy23
January 22, 2013 at 1:44 AMGuess you need my email address too DUH!
luckymommy23
luckymommy23
January 22, 2013 at 1:45 AMGuess you need my email address. DUH! LOL!
Amanda
January 22, 2013 at 8:11 AMThis comment has been removed by the author.
Amanda
January 22, 2013 at 8:13 AMI entered! I don’t even own a drill or a saw, so I hope I win, or my project will be a longer process as I save money to buy my tools. I’ve been wanting to make a kids kitchen from discarded furniture as I’ve seen on here before for over two years and I’m finally going to do it! Yay!
amanda hudgins at gmail dot com
Chris and Emily D.
January 22, 2013 at 9:19 PMOur project is not huge, but my wife and I found a small rocking chair with an unusual shape at an estate sale. This year we plan to use it as a starter project to learn upholstery. Submitted to RYOBI Nation. Thanks.
Alyssa
January 22, 2013 at 2:57 PMI entered!!!
Anonymous
January 22, 2013 at 10:31 PMTried to enter my upcoming project for 2013 but format seems to require info re completed project. ??
JD
January 22, 2013 at 4:30 PMI entered!!!
Terri
January 23, 2013 at 6:56 AMI entered the Ryobi Nation project to fix up our basement bathroom, titled “Bathroom Basement Remodel” We lost the walls, vanity and door after a awful flood 4 years ago. Thanks for the inspiration to tackle this project, it will be a first for us!
terri.moore 30 at yahoo dot com
Aly Wagner
January 23, 2013 at 6:55 PMI entered my project! I am making a tufted headboard for my new king-size mattress. I’ve been procrastinating and haven’t finished it, so this is good motivation for me to finally get this completed and make my bedroom look better. It looks really weird with no headboard in there. I found a great tutorial online, and it has been a really easy project so far.
Thespoena McLaughlin
January 24, 2013 at 3:21 AMI entered! My project is called Just Hanging Around: A Coatrack Story.
I could realy use some new power tools and these would be perfect. Crossing my finger!
Thanks for the chance to win.
Also I’m truly LOVING your blog! I’ve been back several times already and will continue to visit often. Have a happy day!
Kate Barker
January 23, 2013 at 8:52 PMI entered my project titled getting rid of the kitchen overhang and so can not wait for it to be done.
Thanks
Kate
Kate
January 24, 2013 at 4:40 PMI just entered the contest! My username is kaylan and I would love to build the Ana White murphy bed with some mods.
SFok
January 24, 2013 at 4:01 PMI entered my project-to-be (aka basement of doom according to my 7 year old). I also agree with other comments, I love seeing your projects! 🙂
Debbie - Painted Therapy
January 24, 2013 at 6:32 PMI just entered . . . going to paint the kitchen floor in big, huge diamonds. (**heart just went pitter patter**).
Hillary
January 24, 2013 at 7:15 PMI did it:) I submitted my soon to be own homes kitchen. Just waiting for the bank to close. . .Woooohoo. I love your blog and show it to all my friends.
scoopace
January 25, 2013 at 12:01 AMI entered the contest.
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Madelyn Ridgeway
January 25, 2013 at 3:42 AMThis comment has been removed by the author.
Madelyn Ridgeway
January 25, 2013 at 3:45 AMI entered with my storage shelving!
Rachelle Falcon
January 26, 2013 at 3:20 AMI entered my gym floor dining table project! I could really use a new drill to help me finish it up. Thanks for the opportunity!
Unknown
January 29, 2013 at 7:11 AMI entered our fossil walls project for the Ryobi contest. I’m so excited about using the fossil stencils from Cutting Edge! (And terrified since I’m using plaster. And sand. And short of replacing the drywall I have no idea how I would get this stuff off the wall if it doesn’t work the way I want). Gulp!!
KendraPear
January 29, 2013 at 7:13 AMOops, used the wrong ID for the last comment! Fossil walls for the win!!
Cindy L
January 29, 2013 at 3:00 PMI posted my workbench.
The Parker's
January 29, 2013 at 4:20 PMI entered the RYOBI giveaway! I’m going to hopefully complete some storage shelves for the nursery. I guess the pressure is now on since I posted it out in cyber world and all!
EllenQ
January 30, 2013 at 3:46 AMI posted my “Lack Hack”!!
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Anonymous
January 30, 2013 at 9:42 PMtotally agree with your thoughts about the Dallas chic – anybody with enough money can do wonders. the challenge is for the rest of us here in dallas who don’t have that kind of cash to achieve the same look!
Kimberly M
January 31, 2013 at 2:42 PMI posted at Ryobi.
I am currently rehabing an “antique” house, and I am addicted to your website for inspiration.
Chelsea
February 1, 2013 at 12:52 AMI entered an end table I redid on RyobiNation! Thanks for the giveaway!
Stephanie
January 31, 2013 at 6:32 PMI entered! My plan for 2013 is to finally, once and for all, get rid of the “stink stairs” that lead down into my movie room!
Lee Kuhn
February 1, 2013 at 12:16 AMi am entering a chair i want to recover
Roxanne Reinhart
February 1, 2013 at 3:56 AMI would love to win the tools. Just about my entire house needs a makeover!!!
Mosiphine
February 1, 2013 at 4:48 AMI entered @ Ryobi, pick me!
Anonymous
February 14, 2013 at 4:54 AMWhat post was the winner announced on?
mollie d
August 27, 2013 at 4:07 PMlove the train station art!
mollie d
August 27, 2013 at 4:08 PMlove the train station art
Toolpro
July 7, 2016 at 4:47 AMI entered my rec center floor eating table undertaking! I could truly utilize another drill to help me complete it up. A debt of gratitude is in order for the open door!