DIY Archives - My Repurposed Life® https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/category/diy/ Rescue.Re-imagine.Repeat Mon, 18 May 2026 02:02:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/favicon-1-150x150.png DIY Archives - My Repurposed Life® https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/category/diy/ 32 32 Hanging Moss Basket Solar Light Made with Items from the Dollar Store https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/dollar-store-basket-solar-light/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/dollar-store-basket-solar-light/#comments Sat, 16 May 2026 23:34:31 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=56111 It's time for another collection of dollar store design squad ideas! My friends always amaze me with their creative projects. This month I made a moss basket solar light feature. Using glass prisms add shimmer!

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/dollar-store-metal-flower-wall-art/feed/ 13 Door Bench https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/door-bench/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/door-bench/#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 00:51:33 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=27783 A thrift store door may not look like a bench at first glance, but that is exactly what makes this project fun. These narrow door sections had the right size, the right character, and just enough old hardware charm to make me take a second look. With a few cuts, some pocket holes, trim, armrests,...

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/door-bench/feed/ 9 Wall to Wall Closet | French Doors using Bi-Fold Doors https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/wall-to-wall-closet-with-french-doors-using-bi-fold-doors/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/wall-to-wall-closet-with-french-doors-using-bi-fold-doors/#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 22:05:57 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=41964 While putting down the new laminate flooring, the wall to wall closet in the master bedroom was removed. The triple mirror by-pass doors were removed and that meant a new closet enclosure was needed. The area was framed with 2x4's and a header was made with plywood. Bi-fold doors were turned into french doors. I love, love, love my new closet.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/wall-to-wall-closet-with-french-doors-using-bi-fold-doors/feed/ 25 How to make a Drop Cloth Hammock https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/how-to-drop-cloth-hammock/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/how-to-drop-cloth-hammock/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:38:10 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=35032 It's time for August's Power Tool Challenge. This month's theme is Use Unconventional Materials. I used fabric! Other projects include pipes and more! You'll love all the new ideas. I love my new DIY Drop Cloth Hammock!

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/french-provincial-coffee-table-makeover/feed/ 18 Painting Upholstered Furniture with a Finish Max https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/painting-upholstered-furniture-paint-sprayer/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/painting-upholstered-furniture-paint-sprayer/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:20:15 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=13771 A five dollar yard sale chair gets a new chance using a paint sprayer and paint. Don't throw it out, update it.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/painting-upholstered-furniture-paint-sprayer/feed/ 0 How I Fixed a Missing Drawer in This Vintage Drum Table Makeover https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/missing-drawer-drum-table-makeover/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/missing-drawer-drum-table-makeover/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=133013 See how I replaced a missing drawer with a simple wood panel for a clean, finished look. Perfect idea for updating vintage drum tables and fixing damaged furniture.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/plastic-radio-cabinet-console-makeover/feed/ 24 Blue and White Florals-Balsa Boxes Makeover https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/blue-and-white-florals-balsa-boxes-makeover/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/blue-and-white-florals-balsa-boxes-makeover/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=133202 There’s something timeless about blue and white florals. When I started working on these oval vintage balsa boxes, I knew I wanted them to feel soft, romantic, and just a little bit vintage. With layered floral patterns and delicate lace trim, they turned simple boxes into something that looks right at home on a dresser,...

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