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Installing a Sliding Barndoor

January 20, 2023 By Bethany Sy

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Masonite Doors. All opinions are 100% mine. Who's ready for a little problem-solving today?! My brother, Josh, and his wife, Emily, have this situation going on in their master bathroom. When the door is open, they can't open the drawer! And it's just an awkward situation all around. Of course this is a first world problem, but if you could easily fix this by replacing the swinging door with a beautiful sliding barn door, you would RIGHT?! ... [ Read More ]

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DIY Fabric-Covered Bulletin Tutorial

My kids are getting to the age where they want to tape pictures, cards, notes... ALL THE THINGS to their wall. And then I get ragey because the tape pulls off the paint and we have a whole situation. So I set out to make an extra cute solution with ... [ Read More ]

DIY Scroll Saw Family Silhouette Sign

Hello hello friends! Things have been wild as we've been navigating the holiday season, schedules, shopping, baking, and making DIY Christmas gifts... but it's all so fun! I will readily admit, however, that I'm also looking forward to the ... [ Read More ]

Squashing Kids’ Nighttime Fears

For about 6 months now, our youngest (Cypress - 7) has been struggling with overwhelming night time fears. She's scared of allllll the things. She's pretty sure there are monsters under her bed, bad guys that will break through her windows and kidnap ... [ Read More ]

Banquette L-Shaped Bench Tutorial – with free building plans!

Our very best friends moved away to Tennessee, but we still find reasons to visit (and be visited by them) several times a year. So when Katie invited me to come help her build some banquette seating in her dining room, I immediately started plotting ... [ Read More ]

Wooden Centerpiece Tray Tutorial

I have a fun and easy building project for you! And while I do end up decorating it to be fall-themed, it can be used to decorate for any holiday or season! But if you're here because you love the fall look, I have some other fall-themed projects for ... [ Read More ]

Veggie Garden Update (and why we love our weed trimmer!)

If you follow our adventures on Instagram (we're @RealityDaydream!), you know we pulled the trigger on raised garden beds this year! This isn't our first rodeo with vegetable gardening, but we also aren't pros. We always learn new things! This pic ... [ Read More ]

Nesting Cutting Board Tutorial (with a bonus project!)

Have you seen those 'nesting' cutting boards where the two cutting boards fit together like a glove and look like they're embracing? I fell in love with this idea, and decided to make my own version of these nesting cutting board for my friend ... [ Read More ]

Garden Bed Redefining

We're always in awe of how spending a little extra time redefining our garden beds elevates our curb appeal SO MUCH! We're going to take you through the process today, and show you just how fun and satisfying it really is! *This post is ... [ Read More ]

How to Apply Wood Veneer

If you follow us on the 'gram, you know I've been stripping the finish off this old desk to make it a lighter wood, and contrast the dark wood of the library walls, where it will live! Initially, that was all I was going to do to the desk. But as I ... [ Read More ]

Stripping an Old Stained Desk

We love the original wood of our library, and wanted to find a desk that would not only be old/antique, but also be a light wood that would contrast the dark wood of the library. I knew this would mean that whatever old desk we find would need to be ... [ Read More ]

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We are Nick and Bethany! Welcome to our blog, Reality Daydream where we share our DIY adventures!

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These are a couple of our most epic furniture befo These are a couple of our most epic furniture before/afters! So proud of how these turned out! 🙌
This renovation has felt sooo slow, but when I loo This renovation has felt sooo slow, but when I look back at pictures, we’ve come so far!

There’s still so much to do though! And I’m glad about that, because I love a project. 😜
English please. 🤦‍♀️🔌 English please. 🤦‍♀️🔌
AD: Would you look at this piece of functional art AD: Would you look at this piece of functional art?! We partnered with @MasoniteDoors to elevate this master bedroom/bathroom situation, and it did not disappoint!! I love the warmth it brings to the space! These DIY Barn Door Kits come with all the hardware you need to install one in your home, and it's a quick and easy 90-minute installation! Check out the link in our profile for all the different colors and styles. Which one is your favorite?!
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View of our entryway of our historic mansion that we're slowly renovating and making our own.
Click here for lots of art projects using only wood stain on furniture!!
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Attention: Almost any do-it-yourself project involves risk of some sort. Your tools, materials, and skills will vary, as will the conditions at your project site. Reality Daydream has made every effort to be complete and accurate in the instructions of the plans on this website. Reality Daydream will not assume any responsibility or liability for damages or losses sustained or incurred in the course of your project or in the use of the item you create. Always follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions in the use of tools, check and follow your local building codes, and observe all commonly accepted safety precautions.

 

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