Covering Up A Half Wall - Part 1

We moved into our house 7 years ago and there were quite a few things that we would have done differently had we built the house and not bought it as is. Thankfully my husband and I love working on DIY projects together so we've been able to change quite a bit and put our own touches into the home. We had a half wall or pony wall that was visible from the front door and separated the front room and family room. The wall not only collected a lot of dust and became a catch all area for clutter, but our kids also loved to use it as a jungle gym. It was on our top ten list of projects and we finally got around to doing it!

 

We decided to shiplap the wall that faces the front room, completely covering the cutout that opened up into the family room. On the opposite wall we added shiplap and long shelving so it would almost be like a built in bookshelf. We have shiplapped several other areas in our home and used several different approaches so we have a pretty good feel for what works best.

Curtis used 2x4's to frame out the opening of the wall and he cut the 45 degree decorative angles, leaving the edges square. It was amazing how much better it looked right away! The 2x4's were installed flush with the wall so the MDF shiplap boards could go right over the opening on the wall to cover it.

Materials needed:

-1/2 inch MDF Wood - Lowes is our favorite hardware store and they will rip your wood down for free. They supply all of the lumber for JaxnBlvd and we have always had a great experience working with them!

-Nail Gun and Nails

-Router and Router Bit

-Chop Saw or Miter Saw

-Stud Finder

-Level

-Caulk

-Sandpaper

-2x4's if covering a half wall

We like using 1/2 inch MDF, it's not too heavy and not too expensive. We routed all of the edges and sides which allowed us to butt the boards against right up against each other and still give a shiplap look - almost like tongue and groove but much more affordable. Using MDF can be messy, especially when using a router. Sawdust gets everywhere! We usually cut our boards for shiplap to be 7 inches wide but decided to cut the boards for this wall at 11 inches wide to save a little time on this project. We always like to remove the baseboards before starting and we work from the bottom up.

I wanted a clean, seamless look but ultimately decided I didn't want to put in the work to create that look. It would involve a lot of caulking and sanding and that was not something I was interested in. In order to create a pattern that would not look busy but would still look clean , Curtis used he same 3 cuts and rotated placement on the walls. We also cut the ends at a 45 degree angle and this helped the boards fit together really well and look seamless on the edges.

I'm often asked how I'm able to complete so much so quickly. We plan out our projects 100% from start to finish and we gather all the materials we need so we can work, work, work as much as possible without stopping. My husband works really fast and is great about at not stopping until it's done. If I am not tending to the kids then I am working right along side him. For this project, I spent several hours routing the boards for the shiplap so he could work on the rest of the project. We work really well together and pretty quickly with only minimal fighting :)

I can't wait to share the finished product with you, so check back next week for the reveal!

-Kim

 


192 comments

  • One of the key benefits of working with professional recovery teams is the ability to help individuals avoid common pitfalls and scams in the recovery process. last year I lost a lifetime savings to a pig slaughter scam. These scammers are obviously good at what they do, their activities are littered everywhere on the internet nowadays, evidently this internet fraudsters are a pandemic upon us all and sadly not even the authorities have been able to do anything about them. August 2023, I got acquainted with this group on Facebook that claimed to be blockchain officials and told me I had been selected to participate in an airdrop, a website was provided to me from where I could earn and claim my airdrops daily. Well after 3 months of performing series of tasks I accumulated a total of 12.06 BTC but upon requesting for withdrawal, I found out my account had been frozen, I quickly wrote to the support desk but I was told to clear some fees first which included a tax payment of $ 68,000 because my earnings were huge so they claimed but unfortunately I was still denied withdrawal after clearing these fees instead I was slapped with more fees, this developed a huge doubt in me therefore I had to investigate further because it seemed a bit shady to me, I eventually discovered similar stories which only led me to believe I had been scammed and quickly I contacted J E T H A C K S RECOVERY CENTRE to assist me in the recovery process of my earnings. I contacted the Team through their official Telegram username @ J E T H A C K S S and from that point, everything turned around for me, this team is well-versed and very experienced in cyber crime intervention, they took on my case and recovered back every single penny I transferred to their account after 3 days of reaching out to them and just like I suspected, it was all a game of numbers and all earnings were fake and I have this team to thank for everything. They are also active on Email : J E T H A C K S 7 @ G M A I L . C O M

    Jaycee Carver
  • One of the key benefits of working with professional recovery teams is the ability to help individuals avoid common pitfalls and scams in the recovery process. last year I lost a lifetime savings to a pig slaughter scam. These scammers are obviously good at what they do, their activities are littered everywhere on the internet nowadays, evidently this internet fraudsters are a pandemic upon us all and sadly not even the authorities have been able to do anything about them. August 2023, I got acquainted with this group on Facebook that claimed to be blockchain officials and told me I had been selected to participate in an airdrop, a website was provided to me from where I could earn and claim my airdrops daily. Well after 3 months of performing series of tasks I accumulated a total of 12.06 BTC but upon requesting for withdrawal, I found out my account had been frozen, I quickly wrote to the support desk but I was told to clear some fees first which included a tax payment of $ 68,000 because my earnings were huge so they claimed but unfortunately I was still denied withdrawal after clearing these fees instead I was slapped with more fees, this developed a huge doubt in me therefore I had to investigate further because it seemed a bit shady to me, I eventually discovered similar stories which only led me to believe I had been scammed and quickly I contacted J E T H A C K S RECOVERY CENTRE to assist me in the recovery process of my earnings. I contacted the Team through their official Telegram username @ J E T H A C K S S and from that point, everything turned around for me, this team is well-versed and very experienced in cyber crime intervention, they took on my case and recovered back every single penny I transferred to their account after 3 days of reaching out to them and just like I suspected, it was all a game of numbers and all earnings were fake and I have this team to thank for everything. They are also active on Email : J E T H A C K S 7 @ G M A I L . C O M

    Jaycee Carver
  • CAPTAIN WEBGENESIS IS THE BEST COMPANY TO RECOVER CRYPTO AFTER SCAM.

    One of the key reasons why Captain WebGenesis is the top choice for crypto recovery is their unparalleled expertise in dealing with various types of crypto scams. With years of experience in the field, the company has successfully recovered lost cryptocurrencies for numerous clients, showcasing their ability to navigate the complex and often opaque world of digital assets. Success stories abound, with satisfied customers lauding Captain WebGenesis for their diligence and effectiveness in recovering funds. Testimonials from clients serve as a testament to the company’s dedication and proficiency in the realm of crypto recovery, solidifying their reputation as a trusted partner in times of crisis. If you have happened to have been a Victim of Crypto scam, I urge you to Contact Captain WebGenesis and have your lost Crypto recovered successfully.

    ( Visit Webpage; captainwebgenesis.c o m )

    Mail; (Captainwebgenesis@Hackermail .c o m )

    Text / Call ; +1 (501, 436 (93 62 )

    George Stewart
  • CAPTAIN WEBGENESIS IS THE BEST COMPANY TO RECOVER CRYPTO AFTER SCAM.

    One of the key reasons why Captain WebGenesis is the top choice for crypto recovery is their unparalleled expertise in dealing with various types of crypto scams. With years of experience in the field, the company has successfully recovered lost cryptocurrencies for numerous clients, showcasing their ability to navigate the complex and often opaque world of digital assets. Success stories abound, with satisfied customers lauding Captain WebGenesis for their diligence and effectiveness in recovering funds. Testimonials from clients serve as a testament to the company’s dedication and proficiency in the realm of crypto recovery, solidifying their reputation as a trusted partner in times of crisis. If you have happened to have been a Victim of Crypto scam, I urge you to Contact Captain WebGenesis and have your lost Crypto recovered successfully.

    ( Visit Webpage; captainwebgenesis.c o m )

    Mail; (Captainwebgenesis@Hackermail .c o m )

    Text / Call ; +1 (501, 436 (93 62 )

    George Stewart
  • CAPTAIN WEBGENESIS IS THE BEST COMPANY TO RECOVER CRYPTO AFTER SCAM.

    One of the key reasons why Captain WebGenesis is the top choice for crypto recovery is their unparalleled expertise in dealing with various types of crypto scams. With years of experience in the field, the company has successfully recovered lost cryptocurrencies for numerous clients, showcasing their ability to navigate the complex and often opaque world of digital assets. Success stories abound, with satisfied customers lauding Captain WebGenesis for their diligence and effectiveness in recovering funds. Testimonials from clients serve as a testament to the company’s dedication and proficiency in the realm of crypto recovery, solidifying their reputation as a trusted partner in times of crisis. If you have happened to have been a Victim of Crypto scam, I urge you to Contact Captain WebGenesis and have your lost Crypto recovered successfully.

    ( Visit Webpage; captainwebgenesis.c o m )

    Mail; (Captainwebgenesis@Hackermail .c o m )

    Text / Call ; +1 (501, 436 (93 62 )

    George Stewart

Leave a comment