It’s All About The Birch

Back in the fall, when the weather was warmer and there wasn’t a flake of snow on the ground, I went walking in the woods next to our house.

I was on a mission.  I had noticed a birch tree that had been cut down and was just lying there on the ground.  I wanted make something of this birch wood.  Lamps would be great.

So I completely overdressed because I have a huge fear of ticks, and set out to pick out the best logs that were in the best shape.

Some were too big.  And some where too soft.  And then I found a log that was just right.   And I grabbed it before anyone saw me swiping a birch log that wasn’t on my property.

I cleaned it up.  Cut it in half.  I drilled a hole down the center of each log that was the size of the threaded rod.  The cord is housed in the threaded rod.  Then, I wired up and attached the socket.

Presto.  I had two lamps for our office.  Nothing like bringing the outside in!  My expenses were minor.  The lamp sockets were less than $20 and the shades were $14 each from Home Depot.

This project took about 30 minutes.  Quick.  Easy.  Impactful.