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Old Wooden Ladder Plant Stand

Gail Wilson — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:44:36 +0000

I fixed an old wooden ladder up and painted it with my Finish Max. It makes the perfect outdoor plant stand for a garden or patio. I decorated it with some succulents and other plants. Topping it off with some inexpensive outdoor decor from local dollar stores. All in all, this makes for a very frugal project!

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Patriotic Clothespin Wreath | How to Paint Clothespins

Gail Wilson — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:08:00 +0000

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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Red, White, and Blue Chandelier

Gail Wilson — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:15:17 +0000

A red white and blue chandelier project highlights a collection of patriotic food and decor ideas. These DIY projects are a fun addition to your party!

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Easy Peasy Wooden Firecrackers

Gail Wilson — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:47:46 +0000

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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Rustic Flag for 4th of July

Gail Wilson — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:45:54 +0000

When someone offers you old fence boards, you take them. At least, I do. Weathered wood has so much built-in character, and these reddish stockade fence pieces were just right for a rustic wood flag. With a few cuts, a little whitewash, and a simple blue corner with stars, this turned into an easy patriotic...

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Rustic Ladder Plant Display

Gail Wilson — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:20:24 +0000

I have an easy project to share with you today! I love using reclaimed wood for outdoor projects. Sometimes I just make stuff up as I go along, and learn better ways to do things, that is the case with this project. The next rustic ladder plant display I make will be a little different.

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Fairy Light Lampshade With an Upcycled Lamp Base

Gail Wilson — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Create a glowing outdoor fairy light lampshade using an old lamp base and a wire basket as the frame. A pretty repurposed lighting idea for the porch, patio, or garden.

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Vintage End Table Makeover

Gail Wilson — Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

A small end table like this is one of the easiest furniture pieces to update because it doesn’t take much paint, space, or time.

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Hanging Moss Basket Solar Light Made with Items from the Dollar Store

Gail Wilson — Sat, 16 May 2026 23:34:31 +0000

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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Dollar Store Solar Light Ideas

Gail Wilson — Sat, 16 May 2026 01:11:40 +0000

Dollar Store Solar Light ideas for you and the kids! Step by step directions, so many ways you can use these lights!

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