The Design Confidential

Giveaway: Sanus TV Vuepoint Mount F180 for Safe Kids Worldwide

RyTurner — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:45:37 +0000

Giveaway: Sanus TV Mount

Unfortunately I know that Furniture and TV tipping has become a hot topic around the interwebs, with some recent accidents in this arena, coming to the forefront lately. For many people, a flat panel TV is a great way to enjoy family time and entertainment. However, many people are unaware of the safety risks that flat panel TV's pose for kiddos. With the increasing size and new ultra thin designs, today’s flat panel TV's can easily tip over when bumped or pulled, toppling off of furniture and causing injury or even death. I can't imagine anything more horrible...

Bringing this risk to the forefront, SANUS, the leading designer and manufacturer of flat panel TV wall mounts, has partnered with Safe Kids Worldwide. By educating consumers on the risk of unsecured flat panel TV’s, SANUS and Safe Kids Worldwide offer safe solutions for families across the nation by reducing TV tip-over related injuries and fatalities.

A 2011 US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) report on flat panel TV safety revealed:

A child is killed every three weeks from an unsecured TV
Every 45 minutes a child visits an emergency room due to a TV tip-over related injury
Between 2000 and 2011, 215 fatalities have resulted from TV tip-over
An estimated 17,000 people each year, the majority of which are children, are treated for injuries from TV tip-overs
Reported cases have increased almost 25% from 2006 to 2010, and over the last 10 years, injuries have increased by 31%

SANUS TV Mounting Tips:

Easy 1, 2, 3 installation with a wall template to ensure even placement

Online video walkthrough of simple installation available at any time
No additional tools necessary – all required installation hardware is included in package
Live customer support available 6 days a week

PRIZE: In order to encourage you to mount your flat panel TV’s in your homes, SANUS and The Design Confidential would like to offer one of your you a complimentary flat panel SANUS TV Vuepoint Mount F180, courtesy of SANUS.

The winner will receive a mount that fits their respective TV. Please note that this will not include the actual installation of the equipment. For those of you who don't win, SANUS wall mounts are available at Walmart stores nationwide, yahoo!

GIVEAWAY: The Giveaway will run through Monday June 24, and the Winner announced Tuesday Morning!

To enter please use the rafflecopter form below, and I shall keep my fingers and toes crossed for all of you!

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Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build an Original Office Collection Three Drawer Cabinet

Cher-Ann Texter — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:36:33 +0000

Cher-Ann Texter

Original Office Three Drawer Cabinet

Project Details

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build an Original Office Collection Three Drawer Cabinet! The components in this collection can be mixed and matched. To see the other pieces we have published so far, click here or select Original Office Collection from the drop down menu on the plans page. Don't forget, you can also request plans by posting a link and or an image here. Don't be shy, we welcome your requests, questions and even cool building tricks you have learned. Join the community and chat it up!

The length of the top will be cut separately, and depends on the number of components used with at least 24” for leg room if using as a desk. **

Estimated Cost

$25-$50

Dimensions

Tools

Tape Measure
Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
Drill
Brad nailer
Square
Sander
Kreg Jig

Lumber

1 sheet of ¾” plywood

Materials

1-1/4” pocket hole screws
1-1/4” brad nails
Edge banding for plywood
3 sets of 18” drawer slides
Wood filler
Sandpaper
Wood glue
Finishing Supplies

Cut List

2 – ¾” plywood at 20” x 27-1/4” – Sides
3 – ¾” plywood at 1-1/2” x 16-1/8” – Upper Stretchers
2 – ¾” plywood at 2-1/2”x 16-1/8” – Lower Stretchers
1 – ¾” plywood at 16-1/8” x 20” – Bottom
1 – ¾” plywood at 16-1/8” x 24” – Back
1 – ¾” plywood at 17-5/8” x 20-3/4” – Top
1 – ¾” plywood at 2-1/2” x 17-5/8” - Trim
3 – ¾” plywood at 13-3/8” x 17-1/4” – Drawer Bottom
2 – ¾”plywood at 4-9/16” x 17-1/4” – Small Drawer Sides
1 – ¾” plywood at 4-9/16” x 14-7/8” – Small Drawer Back
1 – ¾” plywood at 5-9/16” x 16-5/8” – Small Drawer Front
2 – ¾” plywood at 10-3/8” x 17-1/4” – Large Drawer Sides
1 – ¾” plywood at 10-3/8” x 14-7/8” – Large Drawer Back
1 – ¾”plywood at 11-3/8” x 16-5/8” – Large Drawer Front

Instructions

Before beginning to build, always check in on my site to make sure you have the most up to date set of plans, I occasionally update and change the plans to make the building process easier or to allow for less expensive purchasing of materials! Read through the entire set of instructions and all comments before beginning this project. If you print out or save plans, be sure to check in on my site to be sure you have the most up to date set of plans, as I occasionally update things for ease of building or buying. If you are new to building, read through the GETTING STARTED section and other articles found under the BUILD tab in the menu on my site, it has valuable information about how to get started, tools and techniques. If you are unfamiliar with the finishing process, visit my Finishing school for some tips and tricks for painting like a pro and for special finishing practices. Use glue to secure your joints and Consider Painting or Staining individual sections prior to assembling. This makes the paint application virtually flawless. Coat with a spray on Poly or Wipe on Poly to protect your finish and your piece and it will last for ages. Adhere to all safety standards and guidelines, and be sure you follow safety protocol throughout your build. If you are unsure about whether you are building safely, run a quick online search for the tool or technique you are using, or contact me via email or post to the forum before you move ahead. My contact info can be found in the menu of my site.

Step 1

Edge banding will be applied to the exposed edges of the plywood before assembly.

Cut the pieces for the sides and the lower stretchers. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in each end of the stretcher pieces, as well as the top edge of the sides. Assemble as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step 2

Cut the piece for the bottom and position as shown. Secure to the stretchers using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

Step 3

Cut the piece for the back and drill pocket holes in all four edges. Position as shown and secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step 4

Cut the pieces for the upper stretchers and drill pocket holes in each end. Position as shown and secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step 5

Cut the piece for the top. The front will overlap by ¾”. Secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws through the holes drilled in the back and side pieces.

Step 6

Cut the piece for the trim. Secure in place using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

Step 7

Cut the pieces for the drawers. Drill pocket holes in each end of the side pieces as well as all four edges of the bottom. Assemble as shown using glue and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. The fronts will overlap the drawer opening by 3/8” on the sides, and ¼” at the top and bottom.

Install the drawer slides according to the manufacturer's instructions. For an easy tutorial, click here. Make any necessary adjustments.

Finishing Instructions

Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School

Disclaimer

**Disclaimer: Some rights reserved. Private use only. Feel Free to link to any of my plans so long as you provide an adequate link back to the appropriate post! Plans from this page are not to be used for commercial purposes or republished without the express written consent of Rayan Turner, The Design Confidential I hope to provide accurate plans, however, I cannot guarantee each plan for accuracy. Not every plan that I post has been built and tested, so you are building at your own risk. It is recommended that you have a clear understanding of how the project works before beginning any project. Please contact me if you find an error or inaccuracy so that I might fix it.

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Piemonte 3-Drawer Dresser

Cher-Ann Texter — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:00:08 +0000

Cher-Ann Texter

Piemonte 3-Drawer Dresser

Project Details

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Piemonte 3-Drawer Dresser. I love the versatility this pieces has! I would use something like this as an end table, in an entry way, as an occasional table, it really might go anywhere... Xx... Rayan

Estimated Cost

$50-$75

Dimensions

Tools

Tape Measure
Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
Drill
Square
Sander
Kreg Jig
Brad Nailer

Lumber

2 – 1x4 at 8’
1 sheet of ¾” plywood
1 – 4” wide trim at 8’
2 – 1” wide trim at 8’

Materials

1-1/4” pocket hole screws
1-1/4” brad nails
Edge banding
3 cabinet pulls
Wood filler
Sandpaper
Wood glue
Finishing Supplies

Cut List

2 – ¾” plywood at 13” x 29” – Sides
1 – ¾” plywood at 19-1/2” x 24-3/4” – Back
4 – ¾” plywood at 12-1/4” x 19-1/2” – Shelves
1 – ¾” plywood at 13-1/2” x 22” – Top
3 – ¾” plywood at 10-1/2” x 17” – Drawer Bottoms
6 – 1x4 at 10-1/2” – Drawer Sides
6 – 1x4 at 18-1/2” – Drawer Fronts & Backs
3 – ¾” plywood at 5-1/8” x 19-1/4” – Drawer Fronts
Drawer Trim – Cut to fit
Lower Trim – Cut to fit

Instructions

Step 1

Edge banding will be applied to the exposed edges of the plywood before assembly.

Cut the pieces for the sides. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in the top edge.

Cut the piece for the back and drill pocket holes in the sides and top. Secure the back to the sides as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step 2

Cut the pieces for the shelves and drill pocket holes in each end as well as the back edge. Secure to the sides and back as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step 3

Cut the piece for the top. Position the top so that ½” overhangs each side and the front, then secure with 1-1/4” pocket hole screws through the sides and back into the underside of the top.

Step 4

Cut the pieces for the drawers. Drill pocket holes in each end of the side pieces as well as all four edges of the bottom. Assemble the drawer as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Cut the pieces for the drawer fronts and mark the position of the pulls. Drill the holes for the pulls all the way through the boards. For an easy tutorial on positioning drawer fronts, click here.

Step 5

Cut the pieces for the drawer trim. The dimensions will depend on the type of trim selected and if mitered corners will be used. Measure the lengths and cut the pieces accordingly. Fasten to each of the drawer fronts using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

The pieces for the lower trim will be measured and attached in the same manner.

Finishing Instructions

Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School

Disclaimer

Builders Showcase: Nalle's House Provence Beam Dining

Anu — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:38:51 +0000

Nalle's House

Provence Beam Dining

I stumbled across this gorgeous build of our Provence Beam Dining Table and outdoor space from Anu at Nalle's House and couldn't wait to share it with you guys! I love the mix of style, material and texture here, this is a space I could absolutely envision as my own. Don't you guys adore this? Love!

To read about her build and the other details of her space, click here.

If you have built from our plans and you would like to be featured in a showcase post, please register as a member and post away or send me an email with photos and I can help you out! We adore seeing what your building! Xx... Rayan

Built From These Plans:

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Restoration Hardware Inspired Provence Beam Dining with 4x4's

To Read More About This Build, Visit This Blog Post:

Summer Patio Dining Area

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build an Original Office Small Hutch

Cher-Ann Texter — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:48:55 +0000

Cher-Ann Texter

Original Office Small Hutch

Project Details

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build an Original Office Small Hutch! Easy to build and big on storage goodness... to see the other pieces in this huge and fabulous collection, click here!

Estimated Cost

$50-$75

Dimensions

Tools

Tape Measure
Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
Drill
Countersink Bit for Drill
Square
Sander
Kreg Jig
Brad nailer

Lumber

2 – 1x2 at 8’
1 full sheet of ¾” plywood
1 half sheet of ¾” plywood

Materials

1-1/4” pocket hole screws
1-1/4” screws
1-1/4” brad nails
Edge banding for the plywood edges, optional
Wood filler
Sandpaper
Wood glue
Finishing Supplies

Cut List

2 – 1x2 at 11-1/4” – Feet
2 – ¾” plywood at 11-1/4” x 43-1/2” – Sides
1 – ¾” plywood at 11-1/4” x 44-1/2” - Bottom
1 – ¾” plywood at 40-3/4” x 44-1/2” – Back
1 – 1x2 at 44-1/2” – Stretcher
2 – ¾” plywood at 10-1/2” x 44-1/2” – Shelves
1 – ¾” plywood at 12-1/4” x 48” – Top
2 – 1x2 at 11-1/4” – Side Trim
1 – 1x2 at 47-1/2” – Front Trim

Instructions

Step 1

If using edge banding, it will be applied to the exposed edges of the plywood before assembly.

Cut the pieces for the sides and feet. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in the top edge of each side. Attach the feet to the bottom using glue and countersunk 1-1/4” screws. The side pieces will be positioned at the center of each foot.

Step 2

Cut the piece for the bottom and drill pocket holes in each end. Position as shown then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step 3

Cut the piece for the back and drill pocket holes in all four edges. Position as shown then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step 4

Cut the pieces for the shelves and drill pocket holes in each end as well as one long edge. Position as shown then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step 5

Cut the piece for the stretcher and drill pocket holes in each end. Position as shown then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The outside face of the stretcher will be flush with the outside edge of the sides.

Step 6

Cut the piece for the top. The front and sides will overlap by 1”. Secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws through the holes drilled in the sides and back.

Step 7

Cut the pieces for the trim. Rout a decorative edge along one long edge of each piece if desired. Position the sides first and secure with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails, then attach the front in the same manner. A mitered corner will be used if routing a decorative edge. Adjust the length of the sides accordingly. Store-bought trim can also be used.

Finishing Instructions

Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School

Disclaimer

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