My Repurposed Life® https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/ Rescue.Re-imagine.Repeat Wed, 06 May 2026 01:05:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/favicon-1-150x150.png My Repurposed Life® https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/ 32 32 Door Bench https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/door-bench/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/door-bench/#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 00:51:33 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=27783 A thrift store door may not look like a bench at first glance, but that is exactly what makes this project fun. These narrow door sections had the right size, the right character, and just enough old hardware charm to make me take a second look. With a few cuts, some pocket holes, trim, armrests,...

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/door-bench/feed/ 9 Wall to Wall Closet | French Doors using Bi-Fold Doors https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/wall-to-wall-closet-with-french-doors-using-bi-fold-doors/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/wall-to-wall-closet-with-french-doors-using-bi-fold-doors/#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 22:05:57 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=41964 While putting down the new laminate flooring, the wall to wall closet in the master bedroom was removed. The triple mirror by-pass doors were removed and that meant a new closet enclosure was needed. The area was framed with 2x4's and a header was made with plywood. Bi-fold doors were turned into french doors. I love, love, love my new closet.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-entry-table/feed/ 0 Side Table Makeover | Pet Bed https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/side-table-makeover-pet-bed/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/side-table-makeover-pet-bed/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:51:45 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=55337 Ohhh, how I love easy projects! That's what Friday's are all about here on My Repurposed Life. KISS Keep it simple, stupid. With a little TLC, paint and glaze, this side table makeover is complete! Bonus!! Remove (or open) the door and it converts to a pet bed, giving your furbaby peace of mind and security to keep them from being underfoot.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/side-table-makeover-pet-bed/feed/ 16 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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