Using reclaimed wood from fence boards (pallets will also work), a sample pot of yellow paint and some craft paint, I created this Peter Cottontail wood art for my spring mantel. The post has the artwork and directions to make one for yourself!

Using a 1/2" threaded pipe at each end, slightly bent at the top, drill a hole in the bottom of the kettle and insert 3/8" soft rubber tubing down thru the pipe and close off the bottom of the kettle with a galvanized floor flange . Use a pond pump that will lift water 7-8 ft, follow those directions for it but to place it to the barrell,( which is a large plastic type, we were afraid a whiskey barrell would leak,) drill a hole in the outside lower edge and insert pump tubing, use ...»

We had a family DIY day and created a Bench from an end table and headboard. We used lumber that we already had, left over paint, L-brackets and #kregjig ...»

I used a vintage window frame to create a unique sign for my clients new boutique! Check out these easy step by step directions and helpful tips on my blog Elegant Nest http://elegantnest.blogspot.com/2013/03/reve...

Some times I can get huge amts. of reclaimed wood and I have been making flooring and wainscot panels in what we are calling a basket weave ( for lack of a better term) at 30" square, can ...»

I made a decorative tray during my lunch break today on a whim and I'm really happy with how it turned out, especially because it didn't cost me a thing and it took about 20 minutes! For details and a tutorial on how to make this, click here: http://www.lilikoijoy.com/2013/03/make-decor...

took an old broken free entertainment center armoire and turned it into a potting shed

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I needed something that would hold up while looking great and not putting two million holes in my walls... this is what I came up with!

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I used wrought iron candle holders and serving dishes with handles to create these two birdfeeders.

My husband made a pyramid trellis from old fence posts! A great recycled project for my garden. To begin we took the fence posts and planed them into the various sizes we needed. After we ...»