outdoor living Archives - My Repurposed Life® https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/category/diy/outdoor-living/ Rescue.Re-imagine.Repeat Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:39:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/favicon-1-150x150.png outdoor living Archives - My Repurposed Life® https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/category/diy/outdoor-living/ 32 32 DIY Gem Mining Sluice https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-gem-mining-sluice/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-gem-mining-sluice/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:06:27 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=134901 See how we built a backyard gem mining sluice for Camp Grandma, complete with recirculating water, homemade sifting screens and canvas bags filled with treasures.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-gazing-ball-out-of-a-bowling-ball/feed/ 23 Rustic Ladder Plant Display https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/rustic-ladder-plant-display/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/rustic-ladder-plant-display/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:20:24 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=29736 I have an easy project to share with you today! I love using reclaimed wood for outdoor projects. Sometimes I just make stuff up as I go along, and learn better ways to do things, that is the case with this project. The next rustic ladder plant display I make will be a little different.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/rustic-ladder-plant-display/feed/ 7 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-basket-solar-light/feed/ 28 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/how-to-drop-cloth-hammock/feed/ 27 How to Move a Garden Shed https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/how-to-move-a-garden-shed/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/how-to-move-a-garden-shed/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:48:10 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=54665 How to move a garden shed like a pro! With these tips and a video, you'll know just what to do when it's time to move your garden shed. This is a DIY, no need to hire the professionals for this job.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/spray-painted-outdoor-rug-for-camper-or-rv/feed/ 6 How to Refresh Old Plastic Adirondack Chairs with Spray Paint https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/how-to-refresh-old-plastic-adirondack-chairs-with-spray-paint/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/how-to-refresh-old-plastic-adirondack-chairs-with-spray-paint/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=130629 Give old plastic Adirondack chairs a fresh look with spray paint. Easy DIY makeover that keeps furniture out of the landfill.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/small-outdoor-garden-bench-from-reclaimed-fence/feed/ 14 Hanging Solar Lights | Small Lanterns https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/hanging-solar-lights-small-lanterns/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/hanging-solar-lights-small-lanterns/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:45:25 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=55374 It's time for our Dollar Store Design Squad projects! These clever dollar store hacks will leave you scratching your head wondering why you didn't think of it! Five fun projects to inspire you to visit your local store and make something fun for your home, yard, or feet!

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