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Coat Rack Shelf made from a Cabinet Door

Gail Wilson — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:37:45 +0000

Turn a simple old cabinet door into a charming and useful coat rack shelf with this easy DIY. This repurposed project shows how a simple piece of wood can become a functional wall shelf with hooks. It is perfect for entryways, mudrooms, bathrooms, or guest rooms. Below you’ll find step-by-step tips to make this look...

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Happy Spring Placemat Pillow

Gail Wilson — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:01:46 +0000

Transform your plain placemats into stylish pillows with our easy DIY placemat pillow tutorial. Elevate your home decor with personalized pillows made from materials you already have on hand. Follow our step-by-step instructions and create a cozy and unique accent piece for your living space. Perfect for beginners and seasoned DIYers alike. Start your project today!

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Small Step Stool | Easy One Board Project

Gail Wilson — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 01:15:40 +0000

When you need just a little extra height, a small step stool is one of those “why didn’t I make this sooner?” projects. For this build, I challenged myself to use a single reclaimed board and to keep the design simple, sturdy, and easy to replicate. The result is a compact stool that works in...

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How to Drill China to Make a Teacup Lamp

Gail Wilson — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:14:01 +0000

How to drill china such as teacups and saucers to make lamps, dessert plates and more. You will need a diamond bit, a good drill and some patience.

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Chest of Drawers Makeover

Gail Wilson — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 01:43:55 +0000

Yes, I painted it. Free furniture is anything goes around here. Only family heirlooms get restored. This easy chest of drawers makeover may have you looking at your thrift store items differently. What have you painted lately?

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Floral Decoupaged Side Table Makeover

Gail Wilson — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Learn how to transform a small square table into a colorful decoupaged side table using paint and floral paper. A simple DIY with a big impact.

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Apple Caddy | Reclaimed Wood and a Bucket Handle

Gail Wilson — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 01:48:14 +0000

This simple apple caddy made from reclaimed fence will inspire you to make some sort of crate or caddy soon. I have lots of great tips for stenciling. I love the stenciling technique I used for this project.

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Reclaimed Wood Skyline Artwork | Louisville Kentucky

Gail Wilson — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 20:26:42 +0000

I am sharing an awesome reclaimed wood skyline artwork project as part of a blogger challenge! The only rule was the project had to be square. I'm sure you know most skylines are rectangular, so this one is definitely different in that way. I, of course did the Louisville skyline. This would be a fun project to do for the city skyline where you live or grew up. Be sure to check out the other 30+ projects from my friends!

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Easy Reclaimed Landscape Timber Solar Light

Gail Wilson — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:39:17 +0000

I'm a sentimental sap, with silly attachment to things. I made a landscape timber solar light for my yard out of 25 year old landscape timbers that had my initials carved into it by my husband. As we become grandparents, it's important to remember that we raised a wonderful daughter who is married and raising a sweet son of their own!

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DIY Outdoor Buffet

Gail Wilson — Mon, 05 May 2025 00:06:11 +0000

Oh, you will love this outdoor DIY buffet for grilling. Not a fan of outdoor grilling? That's okay because this would also make an awesome potting table. Made with all reclaimed lumber and windows, this outdoor buffet comes in under budget for sure!

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