New Shorter Name

So I asked a few people I know if I should change the name to something shorter and less annoying to type out and they came up with Leo Builds It... And I actually like it, so I'm running with it. I've created an intro via Animoto.com that my GoPro doesn't recognize so, if anyone knows a good program to convert MP4 video to AVI. I would be really appreciative. Thanks for reading.

Shop Cleaned Out

Hello Everyone,

Good morning, due to unforeseen circumstances and arrangements, my stack of pallet wood has been decimated. Apparently, the insurance company at my father in law's house doesnt like the idea of me having a stack of pallet wood in front of the workshop. So my in law's graciously cleaned out my stash and I've been attempting to keep three entities happy.

But now that it's been cleaned and sorted out. I can setup my tripod and start shooting this week's video. I also have been debating on changing the name of the blog to something easier to say out loud.

So I'll put it out there, these are the options:

1. Keep it as Diary of a Resto-Mod Blog

2. Change it to: Leo Builds ...

3. Change it to Leo Does ...

4. Making with Leo

5. Building with Leo

6. DIYing it with Leo

7. Any suggestions you might think of.

Thanks for reading and let me know which name I should go with.

Pallet Wood Bathroom Vanity Part 2

Welcome to the next step in the bathroom vanity project. I have to apologize for the segmentation of the videos not showing each step of the process. I'm working under the assumption that if you're in to the stuff I'm showing then you have a basic grasp of how to use tools or just want the overall portion with not a lot of explaining to go with the posts and videos. I haven't gotten any feedback from the readers of this blog to state the opposite.

So here we go, this week's video, pertains to a status update for the pallet wood bathroom vanity project. So far, the main chasis or frame of the vanity is complete. The bottom has been reinforced by a sheet of 3/4" Lauan plywood. The piece has been sanded and wiped with diluted denatured alcohol in a 20/80 alcohol to water mix.

The unit is smooth and ready for the stain. During my next visit to my in-laws, I'm going to put glue in 1/4" lauan plywood to cover the unsightly holes from the pocket holes as seen in the video. Yes, I could simply plug in the holes but that would entail having to go buy the pocket hole plugs, glue them in to place then sand them smooth.

By using the 1/4" lauan, I'll have a uniform interior to the cabinet, and they 2' X 2' sheet is only $4 at the local hardware store.

And here's the link to this week's update.

https://youtu.be/-eelqosVy9Y