Easy Archives - My Repurposed Life® https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/category/easy/ Rescue.Re-imagine.Repeat Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:28:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/favicon-1-150x150.png Easy Archives - My Repurposed Life® https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/category/easy/ 32 32 Easy 2×4 Bench or Stool Made From Scrap Wood https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-2x4-benchstool-tutorial/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-2x4-benchstool-tutorial/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:28:51 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=6822 Small piles of leftover lumber have a way of taking over the workshop. Instead of tossing these short 2×4 pieces, I used them to build a collection of small benches and stools. This is an easy scrap wood project that can be adjusted to fit the lumber you already have. Each bench can be a...

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-2x4-benchstool-tutorial/feed/ 27 DIY Gazing Ball out of a Bowling Ball https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-gazing-ball-out-of-a-bowling-ball/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-gazing-ball-out-of-a-bowling-ball/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:22:31 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=51456 Yay! It's my favorite time, it's time for the Thrift Store Decor Team to share their latest easy thrift store projects. This is such a popular item each month, so I know y'all love it! My friends never cease to amaze me with their creativity.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-gazing-ball-out-of-a-bowling-ball/feed/ 23 DIY Painted Suitcase https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-painted-suitcase/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-painted-suitcase/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:50:39 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=74993 How to paint an old suitcase and use it for storing crafts, sewing supplies, photos and more! Bonus! How to line it with wallpaper.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-painted-suitcase/feed/ 17 Window Coat Rack | Easy Project https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-window-coat-rack/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-window-coat-rack/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:23:16 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=31060 I saw a window project at Cracker Barrel and literally found the perfect window at a ReStore for a dollar two days later. The knobs were 50% off at the craft store. It makes a great wedding photo display hat rack.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-window-coat-rack/feed/ 19 Easy Window Project Fireplace Decor https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-window-project-fireplace-decor/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-window-project-fireplace-decor/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:49:57 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=55693 I have a really easy window project for you today. I was inspired by something I saw on Pinterest for my fireplace. This is sort of like a fireplace screen to use when you're not building fires. In my case, my fireplace is no longer a working fireplace.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-window-project-fireplace-decor/feed/ 11 Patriotic Clothespin Wreath | How to Paint Clothespins https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/patriotic-clothespin-wreath-how-to-paint-clothespins/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/patriotic-clothespin-wreath-how-to-paint-clothespins/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:08:00 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=43414 Easy tips for making a clothespin wreath. This red white and blue clothespin wreath is perfect for the 4th of July.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/patriotic-clothespin-wreath-how-to-paint-clothespins/feed/ 8 Easy Peasy Wooden Firecrackers https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-peasy-wooden-firecrackers/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-peasy-wooden-firecrackers/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:47:46 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2011/06/easy-peasy-wooden-firecrackers.html This easy weekend project making wooden firecrackers is perfect for the upcoming 4th of July holiday! These smaller wooden firecrackers are made from 2x2's but you could easily do the same project on a larger scale using scrap 4x4 posts!

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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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