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Sanding Basics

The Basics of Sanding: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

The Basics of Sanding: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

Ever wonder why some DIY projects look sleek and professional while others turn out rough and uneven? The secret is proper sanding! Here’s a guide on the best techniques, tools,…

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Hi, I'm Amanda, and I'm so excited you're here! Alongside my hubby, our passion is helping you live sustainably through DIY Projects, Sustainable Home Improvements & Eco-friendly Tips.

From DIY projects around the house like installing solar panels and building furniture to eco-friendly swaps and gardening, we try to share it all. BLLF helps anyone striving to live big while still leaving a little footprint on their environment.

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I’ve made every DIY mistake in the book—mis-me I’ve made every DIY mistake in the book—mis-measured cuts, wasted materials, projects that took way longer than they should have. But here’s the thing… every lesson learned is now YOUR shortcut to success. 💡 That’s why we create easy-to-follow DIY plans and in-depth How-To posts. So you can skip the trial-and-error and get straight to building with confidence! Our DIY Plans make projects so much easier, giving you: ✨ Complete Materials List (no last-minute hardware store runs!) ✨ Step-by-step How-To posts with pro tips ✨ 3D images + precise measurements so you know exactly what to do ✨ Guides on reading engineering drawings (so plans make sense!) ✨ Example build photos + sometimes even a YouTube build video! 🛠 Comment COLLECTION for a link to ALL our DIY plans! Whether you love planning or just want a project that’s ready to go, our plans make DIY simple and stress-free. *Link will be sent straight to your DMs. Make sure to check all the folders and follow @bigliving.littlefootprint first, so messages don't get hidden! Also, sometimes your message settings dont allow you to receive messages from some people, so shoot me a message if you don't get the link* #diyprojects ##diyplans #biglivinglittlefootprint #woodworkingplans_diy #diylife #buildfurniture #kansascity #diyideas #woodworkingprojectplans #diyplans
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Here's how we can help 👇 We're major DIY proje Here's how we can help 👇 We're major DIY project planners who love a good spreadsheet and outlined steps for how we are going to execute the project 👀 If you want to get better at planning and budgeting DIY projects like we do, then hop on our waitlist for the mini course we're creating! 👇 💚 Comment WAITLIST to get the link 🙌 no commitment, just a quick signup so you get updates on when it'll be available 😉 🛠 OR Comment COLLECTION for a link to all our DIY plans! Whether you like to plan or not, having some ready-to-go DIY plans can cut down on the time and effort needed to get a project started! *Link will be sent straight to your DMs. Make sure to check all the folders and follow @bigliving.littlefootprint first, so messages don't get hidden! Also, sometimes your message settings dont allow you to receive messages from some people, so shoot me a message if you don't get the link* #diyprojects ##diyplans #biglivinglittlefootprint #woodworkingplans_diy #diylife #buildfurniture #kansascity #diyideas #woodworkingprojectplans #diyplans
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