10 Reasons Why Dumpster Diving Is One of Our Favorite New Hobbies
As they say: “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure!”
Repurpose a discarded 1920s window head into a rustic mantel
Turn architectural salvage into a one-of-a-kind statement piece.
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Upcycle a junky wooden crate into a faux vintage side table
Stencil on some lettering and add black hairpin legs.
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Beautify a 1960s bedside table with a gorgeous mosaic design
Let your creativity run wild with this colorful work of art.
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Turn an old file cart into a stylish side table with spray paint
Go high contrast with a white tabletop and black legs.
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Transform a cable spool into a stunning, rustic table
Stencil a white mandala design on the top for a pretty, feminine finish.
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DIY an angled wine rack from pallet wood scraps
I’ll drink to that!
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Build a unique patio bench from discarded wood
Use an old window for the backrest, and attach leftover chair legs.
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Glam up a tired wicker bar cart with spray paint
Lesson learned: trash gets gorgeous when painted gold.
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Make an authentic farmhouse table from dumpster delights
We used rescued barn boards for the tabletop and chunky table legs we found in the trash. Get tutorial here
Turn dumpster-bound furniture into a fun, retro outdoor set
No one will believe that these groovy pieces are just covered with a shower curtain. Get tutorial here
