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Salvaged door coffee table/storage bench
We saw some pretty pricey coffee tables made from doors and decided to try making our own. We like $31 way better than $hundreds! You can find a step-by-step tutorial on our blog: http://www.thissortaoldlife.com/2012/03/14/...
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Bedroom Re-Do!
Here are some shots form our master bedroom. It seems that it keeps evolving! Many itmes are made from recycled doors, and windows, burlap and decl posts! Here is the link to the full
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creating a tiered flower bed made with re-purposed drawers
I knocked out the bottoms of the big drawers and hammered holes in the little ones for drainage. I painted first with Kilz to try to water proof. I know they are a temporary pretty but it
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New Craze: Old Tire Planters!
I recently discovered a new kind of planter. Old tires! I found a bunch of creative ways to do it. If anyone has done this before, please share your tips! Each photo has a link back to
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Painted On Front Porch Rug
Our front porch really needs to be rebuilt but in the meanwhile (while we save up) I gave it a facelift with some wood glue, caulk, and paint. The best part: A porch rug that I painted right on the top landing.
You can see and learn more here ...
http://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/2011/11...
Our "Toy Garden"!
My neighbor and I call this our "Toy Garden". We spend day after day walking the beach for sea glass and unique shells. After noticing all the beach toys, flip flops, plastic and trash
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