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Brooke N
Brooke N Blogger Lake Jackson, TX on Jun 25, 2012
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DIY Cowboy Cooler

I was in love with the look of a rustic cooler for our patio, but was turned off by the high prices. So my husband and I took an old cooler apart and built our own! The base is held by a 2x2 frame, covered in reclaimed fence posts found by the curb. We attached a spigot to the drain hole in the cooler for drainage, used an antler shed for the handle, and added a bottle opener for decoration. It was so easy, and only $30 in supplies (since we had the cooler and fence wood on hand). You can check out the full step-by-step tutorial on my blog ( http://www.killerbdesigns.com/rustic-cooler-... ) to see how to make your own! It's a great addition to our back porch, and was so easy to make.

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    Rustic "Cowboy Cooler" made from furring strips and reclaimed fencing
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    2x2 furring strip frame. A piece of threaded PVC extends the drain for the spigot.
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    Inside shot of the cooler.
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    Attaching the facing and the pre-drilled spigot piece.
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    Finished side.
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  • Serendipity R Clarendon Hills, IL
    That Rocks! I may have to make a "coffee table" version for my patio!
    on Jun 27, 2012 · Like 3
  • Ellen H Cullman, AL
    very "cool".
    on Jun 27, 2012 · Like 0
  • Culpepper Carpets and Int... Atlanta, GA
    This is very ingenious & well made. Clever & appealing,
    on Jun 27, 2012 · Like 1
  • Debbie N Louisville, KY
    Looks great! You should be very proud!
    on Jun 27, 2012 · Like 1
  • Leida R Tampa, FL
    I LOVE IT!!!
    on Jun 27, 2012 · Like 0
  • Penny W Cartersville, GA
    This is awesome! So glad the link to how-to is included in this post. Thanks!
    on Jun 28, 2012 · Like 0
  • Vivian S Harper Woods, MI
    very clever Brooke.
    on Jun 30, 2012 · Like 0
  • The Space Between Key West, FL
    THIS is such an awesome idea! I love that it's upcycled wood, and I love the way it turned out. Beautiful and functional. I'm pinning it to the hometalk DIY inspiration pinboard. :)
    on Jun 30, 2012 · Like 0
  • Cherie L Eastpointe, MI
    Gonna scavage for some stuff to make one!!!
    on Jul 02, 2012 · Like 1
  • Mary S Seneca Falls, NY
    Love your creativity ! Use what you have on hand is my mantra.
    on Jul 02, 2012 · Like 2
  • Brooke N Lake Jackson, TX
    Also, if you don't have a cooler handy, you could use a giant rubbermaid tub. I saw some for sale at the county fair that used them, they just drilled holes in the bottom for the ice to drain out. Obviously it's just good for parties where you don't need the ice to last forever and don't mind your porch getting wet ;)
    on Jul 17, 2012 · Like 2
  • Sue G Chesapeake, VA
    Very Smart ; )
    on Aug 03, 2012 · Like 0
  • TaniaC Fairfield, IL
    Yee Ha! Dang Girl I Love this I may have to make this for my hubbies MAN CAVE LOL!
    on Aug 08, 2012 · Like 1
  • Sue G Chesapeake, VA
    Drmccadexavie.....WHAT are your 5 posts about?????? This post is about a HOME MADE COOLER!! I could care less about Abercrombie & Filth...You got the money for it,,,,What are you doing on a do it yourself page?? I guess everyones gotta be somewhere stirring something up.. OH WELL,,,Post away....
    on Aug 31, 2012 · Like 1
  • TaniaC Fairfield, IL
    My thoughts exactly Sue G You beat me to the punch .. This was happening a couple of days ago too with some other string of Spam on this exact same post GRRRR Go post some where else Drmccadexavie
    on Aug 31, 2012 · Like 1
  • KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO
    Sue G and Tania...when you see stuff like that you can flag it as "Spam" and a note will go to the admin people...as you can see. Those posts got removed.

    To flag them drag your cursor over the arrow shaped Icon in the top right of the posting box..Click on that and "flag as spam"

    on Sep 01, 2012 · Like 2
  • TaniaC Fairfield, IL
    Thanks KMS for the info, will do next time I see something that I don't think belongs on here...:)
    on Sep 01, 2012 · Like 0
  • Marci N
    Cool but it needs some wheels...
    on Sep 01, 2012 · Like 2
  • Linda A Navarre, FL
    Real good idea for the party people in our family!
    on Jan 25, 2013 · Like 0
  • Barbara Mc Kenzie, TN
    been wanting one but didnt want to spend the money that is smart ideal
    on Mar 24, 2013 · Like 0
  • Fastnacht Shavout
    Now that is about as cool as you can get!!
    on Mar 24, 2013 · Like 0
  • Hilda Storey Camano Island, WA
    Great repurposing
    on Apr 19, 2013 · Like 0
  • Wayne Johnson Converse, TX
    Some places have old wood pallets for free, you can break one apart and use the wood to build one.
    on Apr 19, 2013 · Like 0
  • Sandra Lankford
    Cool idea
    on Apr 20, 2013 · Like 0
  • Vicki Sturgill Grayson, KY
    Add a rustic star or horseshoe for a personal touch.
    on May 15, 2013 · Like 0

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