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diy wooden caddy | Reclaimed Materials

Gail Wilson — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Maybe you call it a tote, but I call it a diy wooden caddy! Yes, a wooden caddy made from reclaimed materials such as fence boards, chair parts, and random spindles as handles! You will love this easy wooden caddy project so much that you won’t be able to make just one! I had been...

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Craft Paint Shelf Floor to Ceiling

Gail Wilson — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 07:00:00 +0000

How to build a customized craft paint shelf to organize small bottles of craft paint. Step by step directions to make the perfect shelf to hold those small bottles of paint.

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Repurposed Window Cabinets

Gail Wilson — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 07:00:00 +0000

How to make floor cabinets or cupboards for home decor display using windows as doors. Great tips on how to add legs to window cabinets to make them into floor cabinets.

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Easy Build Storage Shelf for the Basement Shop

Gail Wilson — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000

As I continue to clean and organize the basement shop, storage is a must! Productivity can be impeded by constantly looking for tools and supplies. This simple build storage shelf was free because I used material I already had. I'll share tips for cleaning up a messy space as well as tips on building this storage shelf as part of the Power Tool Challenge this month.

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DIY Laundry Cart

Gail Wilson — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000

I am so excited to share this DIY laundry cart with you! I love my new washer and dryer-my first front loading machines. The problem? I'm always dropping items on the floor. The solution? A handy laundry cart to move clothes from the washer to the dryer to the linen closet!

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Rustic Coffee Sign Mug Holder

Gail Wilson — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000

I love making projects using reclaimed wood. A lot of people use barn wood and pallet wood, but my go-to is weathered fence wood. This easy coffee sign with hooks to hold coffee cups is perfect for displaying in a kitchen coffee station area. I stenciled the word COFFEE on the fence boards and then framed them. To see more details and tips, hop over.

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Porch Post Coat Rack made from a Newel Post

Gail Wilson — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000

I have a fun repurposed porch post coat rack project to share with you today! It was a last minute Glendale project, and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. I used my new favorite paint technique. I just can't stop using that glaze! I hope you love it as much as I do. It was popular in the booth last weekend at the craft show.

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Farmhouse Shelf Tutorial You Can Make

Gail Wilson — Tue, 02 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Last Fall a reader wrote me to ask if I could make her some shelves like she saw on Pinterest. I don't typically do that, but I felt up for the challenge. Using new lumber and corbels I found online, I made Cindy some chippy farmhouse shelves. Click for more details on how I achieved the chippy paint look.

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Spindle Crate

Mindi — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 07:00:25 +0000

Mindi does it again! She made this cute spindle crate out of reclaimed bits and pieces and scrap wood. No surprise--she painted it blue! Lots of tips and ideas on this very handy crate.

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Desk Organizer Tutorial

Mindi — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 08:03:00 +0000

This month I have been cleaning things out and getting organized. I just made a super cute Desk Organizer out of fence wood scraps, crib slats and left over chicken wire. It is great to keep my taxes and bills from getting lost! I am excited to share a simple picture tutorial so you can make your own!

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