Best Projects 2016 Year in Review
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Here we are nearing the end of 2016, and it’s time for me to reflect on the popular projects from this past year, and some of my favorites. I will also be sharing some projects from the archives that are still very popular on Pinterest or Facebook.
I must start out by talking about my largest home DIY and probably my favorite of all-time.
MY Favorite: DIY Picket Fence
I spent several months removing an old rusty chain link fence and installing/painting a new diy picket fence one board at a time! It still makes me smile every.single.day.
Now, let’s take a look at the most popular posts from 2016 (according to google analytics)
#14 Easy iPad (cookbook) stand
I figured out how to make the easiest iPad stand or tablet holder ever. I felt like it never got the love it deserved, but it did make the top 15.
#13 Rustic Industrial Narrow Bookshelf
Mindi wowed us with this rustic industrial narrow bookshelf.
#12 Washboard Memo Board
Because I’m part of the Thrift Store Décor Makeover Team, I get to take it easy and make quick projects like this washboard magnetic memo.
#11 Easy Rustic Pallet Caddy
In this post I not only show you how to make this easy rustic pallet caddy, but have great tips for dismantling pallets!
#10 Easy Tiered Coffee Station Stand
Using a few odds and end spindles and thrift store pie plates I enjoyed making this tiered stand coffee station organizer.
#9 Easy Sewing Cabinet Makeover
Sewing cabinets are plentiful at thrift stores for reasonable prices. This vintage sewing cabinet was an easy makeover with some diy chalky paint primer
#8 Dated Kitchen Hutch Makeover
An ugly thrift store kitchen hutch got a great makeover.
#7 Sliding Bathroom Barn Door
My friend Joan used an old door to make a sliding barn door for the bathroom.
#6 Repurposed Picture Frame Lantern
Joan also made this awesome lantern using repurposed picture frames.
#5 Tree Trunk Succulent Planters and Stand
While doing some tree removal for the picket fence, I kept a few pieces of tree trunks to use for projects. I used these rotted pieces to make a couple of unique succulent planters.
#4 Easy One Board Step Stool
Being a part of the Power Tool Challenge blogger’s group has been so much fun. It makes me think outside the box as I did in this “one board challenge”. We had to use only one board to make a project, so I made this simple step stool.
#3 Waterfall Dresser Makeover
This free waterfall dresser (chest of drawers) got a makeover with some new paint and stain.
#2 Old Drawer repurposed into a Cabinet
This awesome project is from Mindi. She turned an old drawer into a nice cabinet.
Drumroll please . . .
#1 How to turn a Dresser into a Hall Table
A cheap dresser is re-imagined as a hall table by removing drawers and part of the sides.
Those are projects from 2016, but before I go—I want to share a few old projects that are still going strong.
#1 Spray Paint Glass
Spray paint glass and other kitchen accessories for a quick update.
#2 Easy Cabinet Door Projects
#3 25+ DIY Repurposed Window Ideas
Lots of inspiring window projects.
#4 Large Rustic DIY Clock
#5 Turn an Old Desk into a Highboy or Lingerie Cabinet
An old desk transformed into a dressing table or highboy.
I hope you found something to inspire you, but if you’re still looking for ideas—check out this category . . .
Repurposed Projects
Last but not least, if you’re ever looking for any kind of project, just GOOGLE My Repurposed Life and the type of project you’re wanting to do. ie: My Repurposed Life doors, OR My Repurposed Life headboards.
I’m always here to help if you have any questions. I look forward to sharing more great projects and ideas in 2017!
Happy New Year!
gail
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ps need more great ideas? Plenty from my great blogging friends below:
Other Top Ten Posts of 2016
Domestically Speaking ** My Repurposed Life ** Yesterday on Tuesday
Sweet Pea ** Hunt & Host ** Mad in Crafts **Roots North & South
Redhead Can Decorate ** Petticoat Junktion ** An Extraordinary Day
Cupcakes and Crinoline ** Brandywine Cottage ** StoneGable ** What Meegan Makes
Create & Babble ** Inspitation for Moms ** H2OBungalow
Refresh Restyle ** My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia ** 2 Bees in a Pod ** Celebrating Everyday Life
Oh my goodness, Gail! Such an amazing collection of posts. I was trying to pick a favorite but I can’t but that being said, I do love the sliding barn door for your bathroom – so unique and pretty.