Thrift Store Makeovers Archives - My Repurposed Life®

Bar Stool Makeover Easy Thrift Store Project

Gail Wilson — Fri, 15 May 2026 02:26:26 +0000

How to do a bar stool makeover with your own stools, or something from the thrift store. Easy project, step by step directions.

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Navy Blue Bar Stools With Rub-on Transfer | Easy Thrift Store Makeover

Gail Wilson — Mon, 11 May 2026 01:45:29 +0000

For this month's thrift store decor project, I'm giving a makeover to some cheap, not so perfect bar stools. Included is a decoupage failure! But you will love the end result, I promise.

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Simple Small Table Makeover

Gail Wilson — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:30:09 +0000

Upgrade your home decor with DIY small table makeover ideas. Budget-friendly tips & step-by-step tutorials for simple transformations.

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Chippy Chalkboards with Chalk Art

Gail Wilson — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:15:25 +0000

Today's post is chock full of information. I'm sharing how I painted those picture frames I showed you yesterday. There are fun details about a contest for my blogger friends going to Haven Conference and a giveaway for those of you who aren't a blogger going to Charleston later this month. I love my friends at Homeright!

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Pencil Transfer Method

Gail Wilson — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:18:29 +0000

How to do a pencil transfer, turning a plain stool or piece of furniture into something special. Easy DIY directions that anyone can do.

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Thrift Store Shopping | Secrets and Tips

Gail Wilson — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:39:05 +0000

Thrift store shopping is a little bit of treasure hunting, a little bit of strategy, and a whole lot of fun. Whether you’re searching for furniture, home decor, frames, or those random odds and ends that inspire your next project, a few smart habits can make all the difference. Over the years, I’ve learned that...

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Can This Become a Lamp? Testing a Wireless Shade on Thrifted Finds

Gail Wilson — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Making a lamp out of random finds. Some pieces were a no. A few were surprisingly good. It's easy to test different shapes and sizes without dealing with any wiring.

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Floor Lamps and Solar Lights

Gail Wilson — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:19:53 +0000

You know I love any and all solar light ideas! Repurposed Floor Lamps as Solar Lights are so easy to do. Sometimes they last long enough that they get a makeover on a makeover! That's what this month's Thrift Store Decor project is about. I repainted the floor lamp base and the solar light to spruce up the backyard camper retreat.

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Rope Wrapped Chandelier

Gail Wilson — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:07:33 +0000

Using a thrift store chandelier, you can make this rope wrapped candelabra. Instead of candles, you could use solar lights. See more ideas for chandeliers while visiting this tutorial

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Vintage Magazine Rack Upcycle

Gail Wilson — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:30:32 +0000

What can you do with a vintage magazine rack? A better question is what CAN'T you do! The options are endless, and I'll give you lots of ideas.

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