We Built a Book Nook in the Most Dangerous Part of Our Schoolhouse

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I am *SO* excited to be working with @KiwiCo for this video. If you want your kids to experience the magic of KiwiCo, and support my channel, use my code SCHOOLHOUSE or click the link below for 50% off your first monthly crate. (If you're looking for Panda Crate products (0-36 months), these will get you 20% off your first Panda Crate. :)) https://www.kiwico.com/schoolhouse --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We’re finally fixing some mildly dangerous things in our 100-year-old converted schoolhouse—starting with a mysterious architectural feature we lovingly call “the hole to nowhere.” We’re also building a cozy little book nook in our bedroom with some salvaged glass. Along the way, I get a crash course in glass cutting, revisit my high school math class trauma, and attempt to design and install some custom brass hardware. Old schoolhouse renovation is never boring! *In this video:* *(0:00) — Welcome back to the schoolhouse! * In today’s video we’re going to be fixing a couple problems that were a bit… dangerous. *(2:42) — Building the book nook in our bedroom!* After a year of solving our hole to nowhere with a baby gate… To finally start decorating the bedroom, our plan begins with framing in a mysterious hole and turning it into a cozy book nook. *(8:00) — A Field Trip to Madison Street Salvage* A trip to my favorite local salvage shop yields perfect vintage glass, and some unexpected glass-cutting lessons from longtime pros. *(11:18) — Time to build our book nook shelf!* With glass in hand and new skills acquired, it’s time to frame in the hole, deal with wonky walls, and bring the bookshelf to life. *(19:21) — Dangerous Fix #2: Custom Plates and Spring Guards from @sendcutsend * The second fix of the video: custom-made brass spring guards to protect curious little fingers from old door hardware. *(22:37) — What’s Next for the schoolhouse?* Upcoming plans include finishing the book nook, cozying up the bedroom, and a budding obsession with making DIY lamps from schoolhouse relics. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on Instagram/TikTok to see updates that you won't see here on YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/schoolhousehomestead https://www.tiktok.com/@schoolhousehomestead https://www.facebook.com/schoolhousehomestead/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to work with us? [email protected]