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DIY Gem Mining Sluice

Gail Wilson — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:06:27 +0000

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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Easy 2×4 Bench or Stool Made From Scrap Wood

Gail Wilson — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:28:51 +0000

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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Repurposed Projects Through the Years

Gail Wilson — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:37:17 +0000

Thank you for being there for My Repurposed Life. Let's take a look at a few of my favorite projects through the years.

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How to Update a Dresser With Paint and Stain

Gail Wilson — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:59:50 +0000

How to update a dresser using old furniture. Removing the front trim helps to modify the look of this vintage dresser. Photo tutorial included.

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How to Paint Nightstands Black for a Vintage Finish

Gail Wilson — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:06:52 +0000

You need a new bed, but the matching nightstands are $500 extra. Your nightstands are still in good shape, but they are outdated and don't match the new bed. Not a problem. A quick DIY paint job is in order! Step by step directions on how to give these nightstands an updated vintage black paint job with gentle distressing.

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DIY Laundry Cart

Gail Wilson — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:46:47 +0000

I am so excited to share this DIY laundry cart with you! I love my new washer and dryer-my first front loading machines. The problem? I'm always dropping items on the floor. The solution? A handy laundry cart to move clothes from the washer to the dryer to the linen closet!

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DIY Kitchen Island Made From an Old Desk

Gail Wilson — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:35:21 +0000

When I first decided to turn my daughter’s small desk into a kitchen island, I had no idea how many changes it would go through over the years. Building the small kitchen island that I use mostly for craft and tool storage was just the first chapter. Today, it’s where I eat most of my...

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Vintage Desk | Missing Drawers

Gail Wilson — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

How to do a makeover on a vintage desk with missing drawers. Having a few missing drawers is really not a problem. I'll show you how and why.

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Green Bench Made Out of a Baby Bed

Gail Wilson — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:34:23 +0000

Some projects stay in your memory because they were complicated. Others stay with you because they were simple, useful, and just plain cute. This repurposed crib bench falls into the second category. Cathy and I made this little green bench near the beginning of my furniture-building journey. We combined part of an old baby bed...

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Repurposed Glassware Totems And More

Gail Wilson — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:51 +0000

Collecting glassware can be addictive! But, it's a lot of fun and can be very rewarding when you have a lot of unique pieces to choose from when you make your repurposed glass totems. It really is a great way to upcycle all those glass vases you may already have on hand.

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