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When we remodeled the upstairs bathroom....we were trying to repurpose and reuse as much as possible.

We used old locker baskets to hold towels and made a display out of trophies old lobster buoys and vintage signs.

And I found a set of croquet mallets at a yard sale and transformed them into hooks for the bathroom. Check out the pictures below for step-by-step instructions! #ProudestDIY

Time: 1 Hour Cost: $5.00 Difficulty: Easy

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Croquet Mallet Hook on display in the upstairs bathroom. Perfect size for holding towels!
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Step 1: Removed the mallet head from the stick by sawing off the mallet approximately two inches from the end closest to top
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Step 2: Decide the size of board you want to use as your base. We cut wooden board 4″ x 5″ for base for hook. Prime and paint the board.
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Step 3: Screw double-ended screw into the block of wood
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Step 4: Screw one end of the double sided screw into the painted wood.
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Step 5: Attach the mallet to the other end of the double sided screw Drill a tiny hole in the end of the mallet. Screw the mallet onto the screw until it is flush with...
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Step 7: Attach the board to the wall and your hook is ready to go! What a fun way to add a little repurposed style to your space!

To see more: http://www.thistlewoodfarms.com/easy-diy-project-croquet-mallet-hook

3 Comments

Miriam I New York, NY

This is brilliant. Every bit of it. :)

on Feb 04, 2013 · Like 0
Steve G Fort Collins, CO

Agreed. And really fun. I thought those were croquet mallets, but I wasn't sure until I read your piece.
Also, I am guessing that these hooks hold a towel better than many small hooks available at hardware stores and such, which are almost flat, and even little baby towels often fall off.

on Feb 04, 2013 · Like 0
Jen, Girl in the Garage Valparaiso, IN

Love this! Our whole family is very much into playing croquet. This would be a great project if I could find some unwanted mallets somewhere...

on Feb 04, 2013 · Like 0

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