I love repurposing outdated items!

by Margaret Bowen

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I watch HGTV channel, there is always something interesting being reused. Especially on Fixer Upper.

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Shira on Dec 13, 2016

What have you repurposed in your home? I would love to see your projects.

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- Margaret Bowen on Dec 14, 2016
  
  Hi Shira, The Gaines have a book out now, as I understand from my SIL it covers from their college days to present. Since we are on a fixed income
  (both retired and in our 80's , I haven't purchased the book yet.) W e did
  have our bathroom floor replaced recently. My hubby picked out a really
  dark color, I had to explain to him the darker the smaller the room would
  look. The salesman was standing there and backed me up. There isn't
  much space the that room. So we went with a lighter gray.
  
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Ann|The Apple Street Cottage on Dec 22, 2016

I repurposed an old planter:
https://theapplestreetcottage.blogspot.com/2015/06/shabby-chic-planter.html

A key rack:
https://theapplestreetcottage.blogspot.com/search/label/Jewelry%20Organizer

Card catalog:
https://theapplestreetcottage.blogspot.com/2015/06/card-catalog-coffee-table.html

They are just a few - more on my blog!

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RichandTammy Whiteside on Jan 05, 2017

Those shows are so addictive, lol! I've found hometalk to be even more addictive!

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