I can build it, yes I can!

Have you ever watched a Bob the Builder cartoon? In each episode, Bob and his gang help with renovations, construction, and repairs with various projects. Bob's catchphrase is "Can we fix it?," to which the other characters respond "Yes we can!" 

I have been feeling a little Bob the Builder-ish lately.  When I asked Cory for a saw for Christmas, I think he had serious concerns.  He probably wondered what a girly girl like myself would do with a saw, and I'm sure he thought I would surely cut off a finger trying to operate one.  Hopefully my first project has turned him from a skeptic into a fan.

Awhile back I came across a blog where someone had built a frame for their builder-grade bathroom mirror.  The tutorial I read sounded like it would be a great first project for me to work on.  After a trip to Lowe's to buy the materials, I unpacked my new saw and asked Cory to give me a few pointers.  Then, Cory stood back and let me give it a whirl.  Here's what I did.

I measured the mirror and bought some moulding/trim and Liquid Nails at Lowe's.  Then, I cut each piece to fit the measurements on a 45 degree angle.  After a few coats of paint, I took the bottom section of the frame and glued it right on the front of the mirror using Liquid Nails.  I let it cure overnight, then I added the other three pieces.  I had planned on touching up the corner seams with some caulk and paint, but it actually looks pretty good without doing anything.  Here are the pictures.  Not too shabby for a first try.  Now I have two more bathrooms to complete before moving on to another project.  :)