Let's face it... we're not all perfect. Some of us really do like to be surrounded by clutter and, hey, so what!








Plantation-Style Shutters
These designer screens make wonderful hiding places for emergencies, not to mention the fact that they also look extremely attractive.

A smaller version of this project can function as a screen to hide a fireplace opening, garbage cans, a recycling bin, or a stash of tools or toys.

You will need:
- [3] panels - not necessarily of the same height.
- Clear polyurethane varnish
- [6] double-acting hinges with hardware
- Paintbrush
- Sandpaper
- Awl
- Screwdriver or drill with screwdriver bit

Here's how:
Apply clear polyurethane to the shutters. As the polyurethane dries, periodically move the louvers so they don't dry in one position. When dry, sand lightly.

Attach hinges. Set screens on floor in upright position with right sides facing same direction. Use paint cans, concrete blocks, or other heavy items to keep screens upright. Mark positions of hinges, spacing them evenly. Install three hinges per pair of shutters according to package directions, making sure screen sits level.

If necessary, plane bottoms of shutters so they are perfectly level.



Decorated MDF - Supawood Screens
Decorate plain MDF - Supawood and create a screen to hide or highlight a corner.

If you can't find a shaped horizontal border, make your own by cutting around shapes in a standard border. Coordinate the positions of the stripes with the horizontal border design.