tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69372912776651214972024-02-06T23:37:44.636-08:00Centuries of Creativity with Melaniemamabear23http://www.blogger.com/profile/07379980361207262749noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937291277665121497.post-34685838097179003712020-03-15T18:23:00.001-07:002022-01-07T13:20:53.600-08:00DIY Raised Outlet Behind FurnitureHey there! So I saw a website the other day that shared some links to make your own <a href="https://odditymall.com/behind-the-couch-table-with-outlets?fbclid=IwAR0GX30Rvr6GhOcV8N4GogvGA6C6LDvmWeZ30nmnusccKna_GgzrbnvvC9o" target="_blank">raised outlet behind the couch</a> and I sent it to my husband asking him if we could make one. He was all about it - providing we had enough room in our little house.<br />
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You see, I have a lot of hobbies. They take a lot of tools. And then we have our 6 family members with our "stuff" and our furniture. We try to keep it limited, but it's difficult when we all have our creature comforts.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Back to the build! We went to our local hardware store and bought the needed supplies:</span></div>
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2 Legs - 1" x 3" x (your measurement) - Measure the height<br />
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1 or 2 Middle supports- 1" x 2" x height between top and bottom lengths<br />
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*Inexpensive extension cord - 1 per outlet (we used 2 on the couch) We used <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Project-Source-6-ft-16-2-2-Prong-Indoor-SPT-2-Light-Duty-General-Extension-Cord/3129343" target="_blank">this one</a><br />
*Outlet of your choice - We used <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Eaton-Black-15-Amp-Decorator-Tamper-Resistant-USB-Outlet-Residential-Commercial-USB-Outlet/1000050627" target="_blank">this one</a><br />
*Outlet cover - We used <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Eaton-1-Gang-Black-Decorator-Wall-Plate/3568914" target="_blank">this one</a><br />
*Electrical Tape - Similar to <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Scotch-700-Electrical-Tape-66-ft/50148224" target="_blank">this</a><br />
*Outlet Box - Like <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/CARLON-1-Gang-Gray-Plastic-New-Work-Old-Work-Standard-Handy-Wall-Electrical-Box/1000975740" target="_blank">this</a><br />
*Screws - 1 1/8"<br />
*Stain<br />
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Ok. Now that you have everything cut out and sanded it's time to put it together. We took the top and screwed the legs on. Then screwed the bottom to the legs - the bottom length goes between the legs so screw from the sides. You can choose to put the bottom support right at the floor level, or raise it up a little, but remember that the support bars will need something to push on - this video is with the bottom support raised, we chose to change it for the second build.<br />
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Once you have the big square - add your supports, screwing from the top and bottom so itlooks similar to this (We did not measure the spacing, it wasn't important to us because it won't be bearing weight).<br />
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With the big frame and the supports together, I stained it using <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Minwax-Wood-Finish-Satin-Red-Oak-Oil-based-Interior-Stain-Actual-Net-Contents-8-fl-oz/999914261" target="_blank">Minwax Red Oak 235</a> so it can dry while I get the rest figured out.<br />
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Now it's time to get the wiring figured out. First, you cut off the outlets on the extension cord and strip the wire about 1/2". Make sure you screw the plastic box into the frame and knock out a hole for the cord.<br />
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With the cord threaded through the box that is screwed into the frame, you need to connect the wires to the outlet.<br />
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We then wrapped the outlet with electrical wire tape so there was an added layer of security between my furniture and the current.<br />
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Outlet finished, screw it into the box on the frame, then screw the cover plate and you're finished!<br />
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Here's what it looks like behind our couch -<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Once placed, the couch holds the shelf stable against the wall</td></tr>
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Then we had to make one for between our bed and the mattress!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the space that eats pillows... I have no where to place the tv remote, my phone or glasses or anything</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With the added shelf, I now have an accessible outlet on my side by the wall<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am so excited to see if you can make your own version of this shelf! It takes up hardly any space and is such a useful addition to our home!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">This post includes links, but I will not get paid if you click on them. I included them for your convenience -feel free to purchase supplies anywhere you want.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">~Melanie</span></div>
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mamabear23http://www.blogger.com/profile/07379980361207262749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937291277665121497.post-90945691313123524712020-02-29T09:59:00.002-08:002022-01-07T13:21:21.756-08:00Bunny Easter and Jesus Easter. How do I celebrate both?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hi there! I have been meaning to share this idea for YEARS, but have never considered doing a blog on it. Blogs scared me! Do I have anything important enough to share? Is it worth taking the time to put things together only to forget to post it? Well, it's time. I have so much to share with the world!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So. Back to Bunny Easter and Jesus Easter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have 4 children and when they were little, my husband was often deployed over the holidays so I wanted to make the holiday a bit special for the kids. One Easter, I was thinking about the real meaning of the weekend and wanted to find a way to separate the fun bunny from the spiritual Jesus.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large; text-align: center;">So I came up with Bunny Easter! Bunny Easter is super fun, we go to all the egg hunts, the Easter bunny brings his basket with the toys and candies, and we get to celebrate all the Hallmark things of the holiday. It's fabulous! <i>I just read on another blog that their kids wanted to leave out carrots as treats for the easter bunny - how fun is that!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />This leaves Saturday night and Sunday for Jesus Easter. I love to make resurrection rolls on Saturday night so we can talk about the story of the crucifixion and wake up to yummy sweetness for breakfast before we head to church to worship and learn more of Jesus. This website has a great explanation of how to do this with the story - <a href="https://neighborfoodblog.com/2013/03/resurrection-rolls.html" target="_blank">Resurrection Roll Story and Recipe</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know this is doesn't really go into detail - I'll leave that up to you and your family! Please let me know in the comments if this inspires you to start your own Bunny Easter Tradition</span>!</div>
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