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Kathy R Mineral Wells, TX
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Fences Outdoor Living Repurposing & Upcycling

Turning a $5.00 garage sale baby bed into a decorative fence and gates.

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  • Melissa K Blythewood, SC
    This is waht I would like to do with the metal futon pieces that I have. Can I paint them, and if yes, what is the prep? I really like this idea.
    on May 23, 2012 · Like 0
  • Mary Alice M San Antonio, TX
    Very unique and very nice!!! Most of all very economical!
    on May 23, 2012 · Like 1
  • Nancy W Gadsden, AL
    i used the head board and foot board off of a baby bed and made doggie door gates in my home..they were put out to the road as trash... recycle people.. one person trash is another treasure......
    on May 23, 2012 · Like 1
  • Kathie S Mayville, NY
    Great idea. However, the problem with this is, unless you already have one, or find one at the curb that someone has discarded, it is now ILLEGAL to sell (even at a garage sale or flea market) a drop side crib in the United States!
    on May 23, 2012 · Like 0
  • Bonnie K Hillsdale, MI
    my husband turned the side rail up on end from a baby bed and we use it for a trellis for our clematis.I like the way you recycled .
    on May 23, 2012 · Like 2
  • Andi H Red Oak, TX
    How Cool, I could use it as rails on both sides of my porch! That's Great!
    on May 23, 2012 · Like 1
  • Kathy R Mineral Wells, TX
    I used re-bar for "posts" and wired the crib pieces to them. That's all it took to build the fence. The gates are permantely in place but I wanted them like that so that they draw you further into the yard. You can paint the wire to match the fence depending on what color your crib is. Mine was already white. Clear coat will protect it from the elements. You can find cribs that are not drop side at garage sales and flea markets.
    on May 23, 2012 · Like 2
  • Marie Y Texarkana, TX
    way to COOL...
    on May 24, 2012 · Like 1
  • Pat S Pacific, MO
    I've seen where they take regular beds and turn them into flower beds, Very cute.
    on May 24, 2012 · Like 0
  • Becky H Tampa, FL
    Kathy, thanks for taking the time to answer our questions!!
    on May 24, 2012 · Like 4
  • Kathie S
    Found a BEAUTIFUL spindle crib curb side, so i guess i just have to get the rebar, white paint and clear coat. I'm excited, my side yard is on it's way to getting a nice makeover !
    on May 25, 2012 · Like 3
  • Eclectically Vintage - Ke... New York, NY
    Great idea - I have an old crib in my garage ... wheels are spinning!
    on May 25, 2012 · Like 3
  • Jennifer Grand Rapids, MI
    Now I know what to do with the three baby beds we have!!! :) Yay!!! Thank you!!
    on May 25, 2012 · Like 4
  • Roxy D Gainesville, GA
    A friend of mine suggested a baby changing table for a potting bench. Ideal with the shelve on the bottom. I am actively searching, love that kind of stuff
    on May 28, 2012 · Like 1
  • Kathy R Mineral Wells, TX
    Roxy, I love that idea. Would REALLY work well!!!
    on May 28, 2012 · Like 0
  • Judy D Mustang, OK
    I would have NEVER thought to do that. Great idea!!
    on Jul 04, 2012 · Like 0
  • Connie M Colton, CA
    good idea never though about that i have one n was not sure what to do with it now i kn thanks
    on Jul 11, 2012 · Like 0
  • Becky Blair, NE
    What a neat idea! I have a couple cribs just waiting to be repurposed.
    on Jul 14, 2012 · Like 0
  • Kathy Parker Millville, PA
    I still have my children's crib... although one side had etched glass panels... maybe another one would be a better idea...
    on Feb 23, 2013 · Like 0
  • Irene Montclair, CA
    Gteat idea it looks very pretty.
    on Feb 23, 2013 · Like 0
  • Anne Leon, IA
    Such a clever idea!!!
    on Apr 16, 2013 · Like 0
  • Janell Davidson Peoria, AZ
    That is just what we need .What a great idea !!!
    on May 14, 2013 · Like 0
  • Lori Urban Slaton, TX
    how cool is that..it looks fantastic!
    on May 17, 2013 · Like 0
  • Maxine Dayhuff-Lowhorn Bluffton, IN
    Great idea and it looks so nice
    on May 19, 2013 · Like 0
  • Joyce D Hallstead, PA
    Hmmm, have a wooden playpen/vitange the early sixties just waiting for a repurpose...might just convert it into a fence for one of my garden spaces!! THANKS!
    on May 26, 2013 · Like 0

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