It’s time for this month’s Power Tool Challenge. The theme is right up my alley, REPURPOSED. If you love doing repurposed projects, you can share them for a chance to win one of two Ryobi prize packs. All the details are in the blog post, so click over and get all the details. I can’t wait to see what you will make!
How to repurpose a vintage dresser drawer into a dog bed or toy box for your pooch using a leather belt for handles. Stay organized!
I am so excited to share this great repurpose with you from my good friend Stephanie! We’ve never met in real life, but that doesn’t matter-we are bbfs. (best blog friends). We HAVE skyped, so that is the next best thing to meeting in real life, right? I am pretty darn excited to finally have…
I made this dog bed for Louie a couple of years ago. I actually made a few, but I can’t remember which bed he actually ended up using. To make it I used part of a repurposed chair back as the “headboard” of the little bed. I used 1×4’s for the sides, and bead board…
This is a great way to repurpose an old chair into a chair dog bed. If you’ve ever lurked or joined in on the posts over at the trash to treasure message boards on HGTV.com you have probably seen these kinds of projects. I was inspired by Sharon S. to make this dog bed out of…
How to make a dog day bed out of a twin bed. Your pooch may sleep with you at night, but in the daytime while you’re at work, maybe he/she is looking for a comfy spot to look at a sunny window? How to make a dog day bed My friend Cathy and I repurposed…
Fleas! It’s not something you probably want to talk about with your friends, but it’s something you need to deal with, sooner rather than later! I’ve had pets all my life and I can’t remember ever having to deal with a flea infestation. This Spring and summer has been a challenge for me. If you…
Ohhh, how I love easy projects! That’s what Friday’s are all about here on My Repurposed Life. KISS Keep it simple, stupid. With a little TLC, paint and glaze, this side table makeover is complete! Bonus!! Remove (or open) the door and it converts to a pet bed, giving your furbaby peace of mind and security to keep them from being underfoot.
Celebrate a New Pup with a Gift Basket Hi everyone; I’m Sara from Birdz of a Feather. I feather the nest (so to speak) using repurposed and found objects, along with my husband – who I affectionately refer to as my ‘partner in grime’. Today I’m excited to share my very first Guest Post ever…
I’m excited to share my easy pet project today as part of a blog hop. I made a pet organizer to hold the dog’s leash and baby bag—bonus! It’s also a chalkboard. The challenge was to use swag from our latest blog conference (Haven Conference last month) to make a project. Bonus points for using…
This is a long {tutorial} post, to show you how to make a flower planter from a repurposed headboard. It is very picture heavy. If you want details, feel free to read all the tips. If you’re like me, you’ll skim over the words, and just look at the pictures. I’ve been trying to get…
Today’s raised planter bed post is by my good friend (I’ve actually met her in real life!) Missy! Missy writes a great blog, make sure you check her out after you check out her planter beds! Hello everyone, I am Missy from My Cottage Charm and I’m doing a guest post for Gail today. I…
I know you all like DIY projects, but today, Shannon @ Quarry Orchard has a DIY of another sort! I’m fortunate enough to have met Shannon in real life. She and her husband do quite a lot of DIY at their place, be sure to stop over and see her fabulous Plywood to Plank Flooring…
It’s been awhile since I’ve featured a repurposed headboard into a bench. Cathy and I made this twin sleigh bed into two benches. You might also want to check out my headboard bench tutorial. This is the headboard. This is the bench we made out of the headboard. We used a 2×4 across the front,…
This is a great way to repurpose an old bunk bed into a great dog bed. A man inquired about one of my doggie beds. He came to look at it and when he and his dog got out of the truck, I had to laugh! He had a large beagle! I told him, there…
A FREE vintage sewing desk makes the perfect storage solution and T.V. stand for a small kitchen. Tucked away in a corner the red glazed vintage sewing cabinet doubles as a t.v. stand and a safe place for Lulu Mae’s dog bed. I used my favorite smoked glaze to give this new furniture piece the perfect color RED!
I have a super collection of repurposed drawer projects for you. Many of them are so easy, you can be done in an hour or so. I find drawers are easily orphaned–drawers from kitchens, dressers and more! What kind of drawer do you have laying around?
I have put together the best collection of fun & frugal pet projects for you to copy. Tutorials included for everything. Some projects are so easy, you could complete them in just an hour or so. Projects for cats & dogs. What will YOU make?
Welcome to My Repurposed Life-The best place to learn how to repurpose furniture, turning trash into treasure! This START HERE page will give you just what you need to know about My Repurposed Life. Click PLAY on the video below to get a quick introduction . . . Now that you have a…
Talk of the Town #95 is here to inspire you with five great DIY projects and just as many recipes. I hope you find something to make, whether it’s in the shop or the kitchen!
You’re looking at the best place to find headboard benches. These repurposed bed projects are perfect for your patio, home and more. Every project has a complete tutorial to show you just how the bench was made from a bed headboard and more.
Hi guys! I’ve been struggling with a lot of backend blog stuff, and I would much rather be working on some projects. But as always, I’m at the mercy of mother nature for the big stuff. What have you been working on? Let’s see it! I’m sure it’s awesome! On with the party! Welcome back…
Yay! It’s Tuesday, that means it’s time to celebrate YOU! Congrats to those featured last week, and I’m happy to see the new projects linked up this week. Welcome back to Talk of the Town! First, let’s take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! Farmhouse Ladder Plant Stand Salvage…
Happy Tuesday to you all! It’s been a crazy Spring week around MRL. We’ve had a lot of rain and I haven’t worked on projects for a week! Hopefully all of those April showers will bring lots of May flowers! Just because I don’t have anything new to show you, that doesn’t mean you’re not…
I’m a lover of chairs, chairs of all kinds! So many people toss old furniture aside when there is still so much potential for it to live a long and useful life! Even when a chair is stained, missing a seat, or at the very least just the wrong color, there is always hope.
Want to know the best part about hosting this fabulous Talk of the Town party? I get to pick a feature each week, but only have to put the post together when it’s my turn. Tonight is my turn, so that means I get to choose our Featured Blogger. Be sure to see who I…
Last fall, no not 2014, but the fall before—September 2013 I picked up some goodies from the Hardin County (Kentucky) ReStore. I don’t remember what I paid for that cabinet with the cute legs, but I know it was $10 or less. It may have even been one of the free items I got from…
I feel like a broken record. Another one of my favorite thrifting places is closing. Yep, another Peddler’s Mall. Easy come, easy go I guess. This is the one in Shively Kentucky, and it’s where I just recently picked up those twin nightstands used to make a small chest. It’s one of my favorite places…
Today’s Take 2 Tuesday is a great roundup of easy projects. Many of them can be done with a saw and hammer (or screwdriver). Some may require a drill. Remember that The Home Depot will make cuts for you if you don’t have a saw. If you are a regular diy’er that has scraps of…
I love chairs of all kinds. Odd chairs are easy to pick up at thrift stores or off the curb. Don’t overlook a sad looking or broken chair. There are a lot of projects you can do with those cheap, unwanted chairs. I hope you find something to inspire you. …
My name is Athena from The Stuff of Success and I am visiting My Repurposed Life to show you one of my favorite projects . What can be more thrilling than giving new life to something destined for the trash or some other less than desirable use. This…
Cheap & Easy! That’s what I love! 🙂 Today’s project is both of those. A plain door mat from Home Depot for less than $5 is easily customized with spray paint-even in the dead of winter. I love this color, and it really dresses up this plain rug.
It’s all about the backyard lately as I’m in the middle of an Outdoor Overhaul sponsored by my friends from Ryobi Outdoor Tools! My last update was all about the fire pit, and starting the paver patio. Most of this week’s update will revolve around a small back deck to disguise a set of concrete…
I’ve put together a collection of over 65 chalkboard project ideas from My Repurposed Life and friends. Even a beginner can make some of these chalkboard projects. Hop over to be inspired to make something one day soon!
Talk of the Town 157 is here to inspire you to make something awesome this weekend!! So many great diy ideas and recipes. It’s so hard to choose each week. I love all the features for this party.
I’m taking a look back on my favorite upcycled projects and Home Reno DIY ideas from last year. Choosing only one a month was really difficult. There are a couple of home reno DIY projects, plus a few crafts thrown in. I hope you find something to inspire you to DIY in the new year….
When you are a pet parent and have a pet with a disability or medical issues you may need to think outside the box. I couldn’t find an indoor pet ramp for my aging dog, so I decided to make one myself. Since then, I have used it for a new puppy and a geriatric cat! Step by step directions to make your own indoor pet ramp.
For this month’s Dollar Store Design Squad I’m showing you how to set up kitchen and bathroom areas using items from the Dollar Tree. There are so many inexpensive items available for just a buck that are just as good as what you might find in a department store. Great for RV’s, campers, a new apartment and more!
Are you ready for this week’s edition of Talk of the Town? So many great features of recipes and diy projects! What will inspire you to make or bake something new this week?
If you’re in the market for new windows, doors or skylights this article will help you to understand Fenestration-all things to do with windows, doors and skylights. The National Fenestration Rating Council rates products to help you understand if they are right for your application. Their labels are not a stamp of approval, but a way to help you make the best choice when making such a major purchase.
