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Hanging the Medicine Cabinet in the Downstairs Half-Bath

DIY

Sep 8, 2026

Hanging the Medicine Cabinet in the Downstairs Half-Bath

Alycia and I mounted the round black-framed medicine cabinet above the pedestal sink in the downstairs half-bath today. Small space, big upgrade.

Hanging Five Garage Cabinets

DIY

Hanging Five Garage Cabinets

Alycia and I hung five cabinets in the garage today — four 18" and one 15" — three screws into studs, drywall anchors where studs weren't available, plus corner kickers for extra support. Huge amount of floor space reclaimed.

Adding Ceiling-Mounted Storage Tote Holders to the Garage

DIY

Adding Ceiling-Mounted Storage Tote Holders to the Garage

Reclaimed floor space by installing hanging tote holders in the garage ceiling — here's how it went.