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Blogger Lexington, KY on Jul 17, 2012

When cleaning out the garage inspires instead of just tires........

Last summer I forced myself to clean out our garage. Underneath all of our junk were a few hidden treasures. When I cleared off of our old workbench I was inspired to pull it out of the garage, where it had been sorely underused, and repurpose it as a potting bench. We use it so much more now! Check this out for all the details http://www.ourfifthhouse.com/2011/06/potting... and see how it's still being used in our patio here. http://www.ourfifthhouse.com/2012/04/2012-su...

18 Comments

Steve G Fort Collins, CO

Great upcycling project. Nice work.

on Jul 18, 2012 · Like 0
Miriam I New York, NY

Carmel, it's darling! I love the color.

on Jul 18, 2012 · Like 0
Thistlewood Grand Rivers, KY

You are such a rock star!

on Jul 18, 2012 · Like 0
Kathy C Shickshinny, PA

I like the upcycling as well at the way you made it "look" like there is a window there on that wall now...great job!

on Jul 19, 2012 · Like 1
Sherry L Deridder, LA

I like this one. A potting bench is on my to-do list. I need to see what I have that could be used.

on Jul 19, 2012 · Like 0
Vicki R

I think I've got a table like this hidden among my treasures in the basement. Will have to begin a hunt. Thanks for the idea!

on Jul 19, 2012 · Like 0
Karen Chandler, AZ

Wow, looks great! Thanks for the inspiration. I have a similar workbench that I've been using as a potting bench but didn't even think of sprucing it up. I love what you've done! I may have to be a copy cat! Thanks for sharing!

on Jul 19, 2012 · Like 0
Eclectically Vintage - Ke... New York, NY

My garage scares me - maybe I need to go inside and get inspired!

on Jul 19, 2012 · Like 1
Linda T Stewartstown, PA

Nice results.

on Jul 20, 2012 · Like 0
Eleanor P Brooksville, FL

Great recycling idea. Very cute. I am properly jealous!

on Jul 20, 2012 · Like 0
Angela B Bristol, TN

Fantastic idea and I cannot wait to rifle through our garage for treasure to make a similar one ! Thanks for sharing !

on Jul 22, 2012 · Like 0
Marg C Middletown, NY

would you look at that! It's beautiful! and you can also use the chalkboard to jot down to-do lists for gardening! I have an awful memory but also, if I work off a list I seem to get more done and just love checking things off that list :) What a sense of accomplishment I get LOL
I love your bench, and the way you used the headboard and put a shelf up.
gorgeous!

on Jul 29, 2012 · Like 0
Sharron W Memphis, TN

You know, I built a similar Potting Bench several yers ago and although it's still in good shape my recent Re-finish of our Porch Bench made me wonder why I never painted it...LOL...SO, I'm thinking that is the next thing I'll be working on cause yours is fabulous!

on Jul 29, 2012 · Like 1
Sharon @ mrs. hines class Spring, TX

Every time I walk in the house through the garage, I feel stressed and overwhelmed. I love your potting bench! I know that I don't have any tables out in my garage, but I'm definitely inspired to get busy organizing.

on Aug 15, 2012 · Like 2
Denise Wheeler-Mayo

I just pulled a shelf out of the fire pit that my boyfriend was going to burn! I told him I would find a new use for it and you just gave me the perfect idea! Thank you!

on Jan 26, 2013 · Like 1
Jenny Magli Skandia, MI

Great idea!

on Feb 13, 2013 · Like 0
Jim Jakes United Kingdom

Can you ever have enough shelf space? Looks good.

on Mar 09, 2013 · Like 0
Barbara Sawyer Umatilla, FL

I am inspired! What a wonderful creative imagination you have. It's hard for me to see a piece of junk and repurpose it, but I am learning.

on Apr 30, 2013 · Like 0