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Modern DIY Front Step: Wood 2×4 Step with Welded Base
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / November 10, 2017
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Modern DIY Front Step: Wood 2×4 Step with Welded Base

I am so excited to share how we built this DIY front step – with welded legs! But first, I have a super embarrassing story for you.  As a DIY…

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Marbled DIY Plywood Floor | Tips, Tricks + Troubleshooting
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / November 1, 2017
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Marbled DIY Plywood Floor | Tips, Tricks + Troubleshooting

Last week I gave you a sneak peek of the DIY plywood floor for the fish room.  I showed you my inspiration and how I created that watercolor/marbled effect with…

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DIY Marbled Wood Stain with Watercolor Effect – Inspired by Wood Aquarelle
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / October 27, 2017
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DIY Marbled Wood Stain with Watercolor Effect – Inspired by Wood Aquarelle

I came up with an idea for DIY plywood flooring featuring DIY marbled wood stain that’s difficult to describe.  I’m not even sure what to call it (marbled? water color?…

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Ghostly Rat Halloween Wreath DIY
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / October 24, 2017
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Ghostly Rat Halloween Wreath DIY

Looking for last minute Halloween decorating ideas – more specifically: a cute and easy Halloween wreath DIY?  Check out this ghostly rat wreath I made for my Halloween front door…

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DIY Marbled Pumpkins
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / October 17, 2017
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DIY Marbled Pumpkins

Today I’m showing off my most recent swirling whirling creation: DIY marbled pumpkins!  It must be the lake’s influence on me, because since moving to the shores of Superior I…

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DIY Outdoor Bench with 2×4 Top and Welded H Legs
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / October 11, 2017
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DIY Outdoor Bench with 2×4 Top and Welded H Legs

I am so excited to share the tutorial for this DIY outdoor bench! But this is a bit of an unusual DIY furniture project from Hubby and I, because you’ll…

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("in the lakehouse") - where beachy meets mid-century.

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