$10 Junky Dresser to Grain Sack “Secretary” – A Budget Makeover
A few months ago I realized I really needed a desktop where I could keep my calendar, and have a workspace and a place to get organized. We also needed some extra storage and a spot for a few books.
My budget for the new piece was $15. I spent a few weeks scouring craigslist and the FB yard sale groups for a dresser that had the right dimensions, the right qualities, and the right price. Then I found this thing listed for $10. Pretty homely, but she fit the bill. The photo is from the sale ad.
I knew I wanted to put in some drawer slides and have a desk top I could slide out to work on, then push in to get it out of the way, so first I determined how high I wanted that and marked it.
If you are on a tight budget and need to create multifunctional storage, this is a great way to do it! Plus, as with all things DIY, you enjoy it more because of the hard work you put into it!
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Love it! What a wonderful job...so much function in one little area!
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