MARIA LISA POLEGATTO - Blog

DIY Rolling Cube Cart

20/2/2021

I am constantly trying to organize and reorganize my home. Today I decided I was going to get more organized in the kitchen but this will also work for a craft room, office or any room in your home.

Material List:
9 cube organizer - I got mine at Canadian Tire on sale, love sales :)
Wheels - I used 4x 2" swivel rubber - I got mine at Home Depot
Handle to pull the unit - I got mine at Home Hardware on sale :)
Screws to install wheels and washers if necessary - I got mine at Home Hardware
Adhesive shelf liner rolls - I used 3 rolls of marble design - I got mine at the Dollar Store
Table runner - I got mine at the Dollar Store in the craft isle
Cup of tea and some snacks :)
Treat for your dog :)

Tools I used:
Drill and bits for screws
Hammer for dowels for cube installation
Screwdriver

Assembly:

1. Assemble the cube as per instructions in box. Before you install the back panels, put the adhesive liner paper on them and then nail them on the back of the openings per the instructions. I made extra panels from the cardboard box the cube came in to add extra stability. Make sure your design is installed the same on each cube opening so it will all look the same when you are done.

2. Wheels - install the wheels on the bottom of the cube. Ensure your screws are not too long to go through the cube to the other side.

3. Handle - drill holes for the handle on the side of the unit. I put mine in the middle of the side of the cube so it will move around easily.

4. Finishing Touch - add the table runner on top. You could also put marble design on the top if you prefer instead. Add your items in the cube openings.

You are done, roll your unit where you want it to go.

You can do this too!

Cheers,
Lisa

Maria Lisa Polegatto
marialisapolegatto.com

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DIY Radiator Cover

25/8/2020

Would you like to hide those hot water radiator covers in your home and have them instead look like a window seat/shelf?

Materials:
1- 3/4" 2'x 4' Plywood
2- 1/2" 2'x4' Plywood
Wood Glue
Pre Glued Veneer Edging
Finish Nails

Tools I used:
Table Saw
Hammer
Air Gun
1" air gun nails

Cut List:

3/4" Plywood:

1. Top. Cut your 3/4 Plywood into two lengthways so you have a 1'x4' piece.

1/2" Plywood:

2. Cut 2 - 11" x 21" Sides

3, Cut 2- 3" x 3' Front - top and bottom

4. Cut 1- 3" x 4' Back Brace

5. Cut 2- 5"x 21" Front sides

6. Cut 14- 2" x 18" Front Slats

After cutting all your wood, it's time for Assembly. Read all instructions first before starting.

Assembly Instructions:

1. Join your Sides (2) and your Front Sides (5), first glue, hold and nail with air gun, then lay these down front facing down.

2. Put the 2 Front - top and bottom (3) face down between the Front Sides so you can align and form the front. I put the bottom (3) piece at the bottom of the Sides (2) and the top (3) piece 1" from the top as I wanted to leave space for the air to escape. Glue the 3" that attach to the Sides (2).

3. Slats (6). Next is the 14 slats. Position the slats evenly along the top and bottom (3) pieces so they are facedown to form the front panel. The first and last slats I left 1" overhang onto the Sides (2) as this is what holds the front pieces together. Hammer finish nails to affix the first and last slat to the sides. I did not glue the slats down. I used 1 finish nail at each end of each slat. Now you have formed the front and sides. Pick up your piece and stand it up.

4. Top (1). Next is joining the Top (1) to the front/sides. Position the top so it is flush with the back, no overhang in the back. Leave equal overhang on each side. Glue on top of the Sides (2) and Front Sides (5) and place your 1"x 4' Top on and then nail it down along the sides.

5. Back Brace. Take your Back Brace (4) and position it 5" from the top. Measure the distance and cut the 3" x 4' piece to the correct size and trim the excess off, glue and use your air gun to nail this piece in.

Optional: You can use 2 braces on the back if you wish, I just did 1.

6. Veneer. Heat up your iron and use it to glue the pre glued veneer along the front and 2 sides of the Top.

7. Foil. You can put tin foil on the inside top to reflect the heat away from the wood.

8. You are now done building your Radiator Cover! Hooray! Now you can decide if you want to stain it or paint it. I painted mine white.

Voila! You are done! Enjoy your Radiator Cover that you can use as a shelf but remember it will get hot so keep things on it that can get hot.

Cheers,
Lisa

Maria Lisa Polegatto
www.marialisapolegatto.com

#DIY #DIYprojects #womenempowerment #projects #weekend

Book Signing

27/1/2019

Really enjoyed connecting, discussing my book process and autographing my first book today :)

Main Characters in Thundering Mountain Ranch, As Feathers Fall

25/11/2018

Welcome to a video of the main characters in Thundering Mountain Ranch, As Feathers Fall.

Enjoy this video while you wait for your book or ebook to arrive. For the links to the book, click here.

What is your favorite part of the book?

Book Feedback!

8/11/2018

Travis on the ranch

Travis

More great feedback tonight!

I love hearing people tell me they read the book and they couldn't put it down it was so interesting! That's so awesome! And yes, Travis is quite the guy! Thank you Sheila! :)

More Great Feedback

14/7/2018

More great feedback on Thundering Mountain Ranch, As Feathers Fall.

I'm so happy people like it, find it useful, love the section on foods and herbs, and enjoyed the section about Heaven :) God bless you all :) Thank you Dolores!

Book Video

26/5/2018

I am very happy to announce the release the book video for Thundering Mountain Ranch, As Feathers Fall :) I am both excited and grateful to nature and animals for the healing they provide. I am happy to share this video for my book to help others also see the mutually beneficial effects nature and animals can have on us all :) Feel free to share this and other posts! Many God bless you and hold you near and dear to His heart! God Bless! For more about Thundering Mountain Ranch, As Feathers Fall, visit www.marialisapolegatto.com/books

Thundering Mountain Ranch, As Feathers Fall - Feedback

22/5/2018

I am getting some great feedback on my book, Thank you :)

I'm so happy people are enjoying it :) Animal lovers are enjoying learning about the wild and domestic animals in the book :) Yes, there are parts of the book that are real and of course it is fiction so some of it is imagination :) I am thrilled people felt it was relatable to their life and it had lots of emotion to the story. Do you recognize anyone in the book? I am also happy to hear the size of the print was easy to read and the cover design I am told is beautiful :) So grateful :) Thank you Francis :)

Book Release - Thundering Mountain Ranch, As Feathers Fall

15/5/2018

Thundering Mountain Ranch

Such a great feeling to have my book published. I believe it will give people insight into how connecting with animals and nature can help us heal our lives and connect with our deeper being.

I invite you to read more about Thundering Mountain Ranch, As Feathers Fall.

Maria Lisa Polegatto