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Bi-fold Door Bookshelf

Gail Wilson — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 03:00:40 +0000

How to recycle Habitat for Humanity ReStore doors into a useful bookcase.

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Hanging Produce Bin | Farmer’s Market

Gail Wilson — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:11:58 +0000

Ever walk past a pair of weathered shutters at a flea market and feel the tug of possibility? That’s exactly what happened when I spotted two vintage shutters tucked away in a vendor’s booth. Something about their character, the aged texture, and the potential in their slats whispered, what if… With a little paint, wire...

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Small Wooden Pedestal Planter Made with a Spindle

Gail Wilson — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:44:27 +0000

For this thrift store decor roundup, I made a small pedestal planter using a reclaimed spindle and a porch light cap. It makes the perfect succulent planter. Be sure to hop over to see the projects my friends made too.

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Scrap Molding Signs

Gail Wilson — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 02:19:32 +0000

Use scrap pieces of molding or trim to make unique home decor signs, or even a desk plaque for your business.

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Window Cupboard : Easy Window Project

Gail Wilson — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 01:59:10 +0000

Transform an old window into a charming cupboard with this simple DIY project! Perfect for upcycling and adding unique storage to your home. Get the step-by-step tutorial!

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Chippy Shutter Shelf

Gail Wilson — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 00:08:04 +0000

I'm sharing a fabulous easy chippy shutter shelf that can be used indoors or outdoors. Want to know a secret? It's not made from a shutter. Yep, many times I substitute bi-fold doors for shutter projects. But who would ever want to search for a chippy bi-fold door?

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Picket Fence Whitewash Coat Rack

Gail Wilson — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 20:02:58 +0000

So, I got the old picket fence of a burn pile and decided a quick project was in order, which meant a picket fence coat rack! How about a whitewash coat rack? Reclaimed Picket Fence Section into a Whitewash Coat Rack As you can see, I did get this off a burn pile! Make...

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DIY Shadow Box Frame

Gail Wilson — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 23:30:43 +0000

How to make a small shadow box using hobby plywood board and wood glue. No nails needed for this project. Step by step directions included so you can make one, two, three or MORE!

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ASCP in HomeRight Finish Max Sprayer

Gail Wilson — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:48:14 +0000

This article contains tips on using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint (ASCP) and a HomeRight Finish Max Fine Finish Sprayer. I was nervous about putting Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in my Finish Max. I didn’t want to clog up my beloved sprayer. Using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in a Paint Sprayer To begin, I thinned my Annie...

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Old Window Ideas

Gail Wilson — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 02:15:00 +0000

This roundup of old window ideas will inspire you to think outside the box to repurpose that window you found at the thrift store or on the side of the road. Visit the links for more details. . Use a Window In Your Fireplace Don’t you love this fireplace screen made from an old window?...

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