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Monday, September 26, 2011

Board & Batten

Last summer I decided I wanted to change up our front entryway.  After seeing online a technique called "board & batten" I knew we could do it with our amateur wood skills.  We did all our measurements and I went to Home Depot and bought all the wood and had them cut it for me.  Easy peesy!

The most tedious part was caulking.  I would put it on and then use my finger to make sure it filled every crack.  By the time I was done, all my fingers were bloody from being rubbed raw!  Ouch!  But I loved the way it all turned out!



It really changes the whole look of the front of the house.  I love it!!  And the best thing is it was pretty inexpensive to do!  It was less than $100!




Have you tried board & batten yet? 


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9 comments:

  1. dxeechickSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    that looks awesome!

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  2. Lindsay @ Delighted MommaSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    I never heard of this technique but I love it! So cute

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  3. Julia @ 551EastdesignSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    This is an amazing trasformation! I'm so impressed with your skills! Don't you love how Home Depot cuts the wood for you? :)

    PS I have a $50 cash giveaway going on at my blog this week. Come by when you get a chance! :)

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  4. Cat JonesSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    sweeet mama! Great job. I've been wanting to do this in my dull, boring, begging for mercy hallway...you made it look so easy!!

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  5. Lolly JaneOctober 1, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    love love love! great execution! i have b&b in my whole house, i'm obsessed (:

    thanks for linkin up to Whatcha Got Weekend!

    xoxo,
    Kelli

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  6. Chef in TrainingOctober 3, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    love this! It turned out great! Thanks so much for linking up to Tuesday Talent Show! I would love to have you stop by and link up again tomorrow with more great projects!
    -Nikki
    http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/

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  7. MarieOctober 5, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    It makes such a huge difference! Thanks so much for linking up with us at Show & Share! Hope you’re joining us again this week!
    http://mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com/2011/10/show-share-8.html

    Marie
    Mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com

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  8. Michelle @ Delicate ConstructionOctober 6, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Fabulous, amazing and wonderful!!! I am visiting from Sweet Peas and Bumblebees and I am a new follower!
    Hope you have a great weekend!
    Michelle
    www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com

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  9. Cassandra @ The Life of CK and NateOctober 7, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Looks Great! I've been thinking about doing this in my dinning room and I'm glad that it is so inexpensive!

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