My family is pretty practical. We don't have a lot of this and that like other family members or neighbors. For instance we don't have cable or dish the huge 55" flat screen TV, cell phones, etc, etc. And I think we are doing just fine without all of that, but yes some of those luxuries would be nice to have.
Recently, "The Husband" and I were chatting about some things we would like to get. I told him that I would like to have a 40"- 42" flat screen. He balked at the idea, mainly because a neighbor was robbed of hers (her's was much bigger than what I want). He said that in order for him to feel good about getting a larger TV (the biggest size we have is 22"), he wants to have a cover over it.
I've looked high and low for something I would like that would fit in our tiny abode that would also look nice. There are a lot of things out there, but none of them really suited me. So I remembered that a little while ago I had gotten some free pallet wood from some guy. I gave most of it away, but I had kept these two.
I made a mess, but so worth it. Pay no attention to the man in the background. He was fixing our phone box.
After I had removed all of the slats I had to get them all to measure the same size. Since I have yet to have the flat screen I just guessed as to what the height of my door should be.
Recently, "The Husband" and I were chatting about some things we would like to get. I told him that I would like to have a 40"- 42" flat screen. He balked at the idea, mainly because a neighbor was robbed of hers (her's was much bigger than what I want). He said that in order for him to feel good about getting a larger TV (the biggest size we have is 22"), he wants to have a cover over it.
I've looked high and low for something I would like that would fit in our tiny abode that would also look nice. There are a lot of things out there, but none of them really suited me. So I remembered that a little while ago I had gotten some free pallet wood from some guy. I gave most of it away, but I had kept these two.
They are in pretty good shape. While I was on pintrest I came across a post that a lady did a barn door like cover for her flat screen. I really like it. Click HERE to see what she did. Mine isn't as pretty at the moment, but I still like the progress that is coming along.
The hardest thing was removing the slats. The nails are so rusted and the wood is so dry, but with a little patience and determination I was able to get what I needed.
I made a mess, but so worth it. Pay no attention to the man in the background. He was fixing our phone box.
After I had removed all of the slats I had to get them all to measure the same size. Since I have yet to have the flat screen I just guessed as to what the height of my door should be. 
Here are my doors. I love em'.
I really like the fact that they are rough and tumble. Not perfect, chipped and has a hole and old nail marking. Now all I have to do is get some hardware, sand, stain and seal....oh yeah and finish the box part. I'm getting excited!!
My only dilemma is that I can decide if I want hinges or somehow make them sliding doors.
What do you think? Slides or Hinges.
I'll do another post with the next steps soon. Click here for Part Duex.
I think hinges. I like the sliders, but on the other blog the pics looked like it was really awkward, so I say hinges. They turned out super cute by the way!
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