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Old Barn Workbench Redo

A friend gave us this workbench that was found in his home--a 100+ year old remodeled barn. We cleaned, sande...

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DIY Storage From Recycled Christmas Tins

I needed some storage containers for coins and nuts & bolts so I made use of some old Christmas tins!

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Dresser to Bathroom Vanity

I took that old dresser and gave it new life. I just love the way it turned out..

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Book Page Entryway Walls

Our entryway had cheap, old, ugly paneling which made for a unpleasant entry into the house. Rather than tear it...

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Garden Archway, from old doors

I made this garden archway, I used 3 old doors and one old shutter closet door. We had old paint kicking around s...

Clipped on May 07, 2013

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What to do when you love old picture frames?

Repurpose them of course! Picture framed turned chandelier ceiling decor

Clipped on May 06, 2013

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Tips For Container Gardening

Enjoy these tips for container gardening Don't let the lack of space keep you from Gardening. Even if you don't have...

Clipped on May 06, 2013

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Tips For Container Gardening

Enjoy these tips for container gardening Don't let the lack of space keep you from Gardening. Even if you don't have...

Clipped on May 06, 2013

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An Old Chair get a new life

This old metal chair has been sitting around my garden for some years now....she's getting an update....new clot...

Clipped on May 06, 2013

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Bliss Ranch: Vintage Mailbox Towel Holder http://blissranch.blogspot.com/2012/01/vintage-mailbox-towel-holder.html

Clipped on May 04, 2013

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Old bicycles as planters!!!

I would love to do this in our backyard this summer! I would also love to find an old camper that I could park it next to an...

Clipped on May 03, 2013

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re-purposed vintage window

I have a thing for vintage windows..the chippier the better. :) This one I found at a local antique store for next to nothin...

Clipped on May 02, 2013

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A new use for a vintage crate

See how we turned this vintage crate into a desktop paper tray and organizer!

Clipped on May 01, 2013

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sharing my vanity picture with you

this is what I did in an old house remodel that I did

Clipped on Apr 30, 2013

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Master bath towel rack and old tool box for my jewelry!

I decided that I did not want the ordinary bathroom accessories to hold my towels and just hang my Grandmother's mirror....

Clipped on Apr 28, 2013

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Vintage Ruler Box

I found a vintage ruler from a business on my childhood street. Then we made it functional by turning it into a desktop b...

Clipped on Apr 28, 2013

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Repurpose a Vintage Tool Box into a Planter

I have a really great Mother In Law and she gifted me a cool, old wooden tool box. I promptly turned it into a flower pla...

Clipped on Apr 27, 2013

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Upcycle: "Farmhouse Chic" Side Table | Girl in the Garage http://girlinthegarage.net/2013/04/farmhouse-chic-crate-table

I added legs and some paint to an old crate to make a rustic but stylish side table.

Clipped on Apr 24, 2013

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Vintage Coca Cola crate

Clipped on Apr 20, 2013

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Sewing Machine Cabinet turned into a Mini Bar or Drin...

Found this old sewing machine cabinet and turned it into something very fun and functional! If you can't live without it,...

Clipped on Apr 20, 2013

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Vintage Map Window

I attached an old map from the 1960's to the back of a vintage window. I then added a simple recycled fabric pen...

Clipped on Apr 09, 2013

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Vintage Baseball Bat Nightstand

Come see how I transformed an old plant stand into a nightstand for my son's baseball bedroom! I replaced the t...

Clipped on Apr 09, 2013

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Coat rack into Floor Lamp

Great way to re-imagine a typical floor lamp. I curb surfed this coat rack and transformed it into a cool floor lamp just...

Clipped on Apr 09, 2013

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Repurposing door window.

I found this at a Good will store an old door panel. I screw hooks in it and turn it side ways and hung it up on my porch.

Clipped on Apr 09, 2013

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A Beat Up Radio Console From Goodwill Gets New Life

I found an beat up and hollowed out radio console at Goodwill and couldn't walk away from its curves and French C...

Clipped on Apr 09, 2013

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Garden Salvage

I took an old door and coated the glass with mirror paint, then I mounted it on my fence. I added some porch poles and...

Clipped on Apr 09, 2013

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A pile of salvage + a hutch top = a to die for potting ben...

My bestie, Liz has been collecting parts, pieces and stuff to create a potting bench. She has been collecting these pa...

Clipped on Apr 09, 2013

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Old door turned hall tree

This is an old door I found on the side of the road. I took it home and added and mirror, hooks and shelf.....I just LOV...

Clipped on Apr 09, 2013

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Barn Windows to Jewelry Holders

Make shabby chic jewelry holders from old barn window frames and chicken wire.

Clipped on Apr 09, 2013

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Old door to new desk | Upcycle DIY tutorial

I simply love taking something old, unwanted, ready to be thrown away and turning it into something useful, (also kn...

Clipped on Apr 09, 2013

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