DIY Projects. The Before Shot. Sunroom 2020.It begins! On 6/14/2020, about three months after the planned start date, the Sunroom 2020 project broke ground, so to speak. It was more like breaking wall… Plant Table.I’ve looked at dozens of benches and tables to fill a spot beneath my East-facing dining room window. After much deliberation, I decided to purchase the legs, wood, and varnish separately and assemble a table that matches some of the hardware in my kitchen. Here’s what I did to make my table dreams come true. Stick Trellis.I have dozens of sticks in my yard. I wanted to put them to good use, so I started researching Pinterest and found a ton of info in twig art and various methods securing the twigs. It worked out perfectly because I wanted to find the best home for my beloved Zephirine Droughin roses that remind me of my niece. I initially began with rope, then twine and ultimately landed on zip ties as the best method to secure the sticks. Here’s what I did. Drilling Drainage Holes.Proper drainage is so key. It takes more than just a good potting mix to attain proper air flow to the roots of your plant. Here we will go through the steps of drilling drainage holes, the good and the bad.
