You know how I love to repurpose things, right? Check out my dog grooming station! This large piece of plywood is where a lot of my “magic” happens. The holes? I have no idea, it was a curb find. The holes were already there. I just work around them.
I attached the bar clamp to the board, and then attached a quick clamp at the top of the bar clamp.
Sort of looks like a torture device, doesn’t it?
Here’s my victim. Doesn’t he look thrilled? He was commanded to “wait”. Otherwise I would never have left him there without a hand on him. Never leave your pooch unattended.
When I asked him to smile, this is the look I got!
This is the after. I am by no means a professional groomer. But I got the job done. It has turned so hot here, and this poor little fella has such bad allergies so the shorter the better.
Do you think he looks a little mad?
I shook off all the hair in the yard for the birds! 🙂
Monday was another really hot day. I only worked for about 4 hours. It’s going to be that way for awhile. I am not a fan of heat and humidity! I hope you’re staying cool! Those of you who have had a little snow, I would trade places gladly! Have a good one!
gail
Linking to:
Kimba’s Season Finale DIY Day
Marla’s Woo Hoo Wednesday!
More uses for Clorox bleach and bleach jugs
- Sift soil. cut the bottom off an empty, clean Clorox bleach bottle at an angle to make a scooper. Insert a six-inch-diameter piece of one-quarter-inch hardware cloth to rest above the handle hole. Scoop up dirt, sift through narrow opening, and stones will be caught by the hardware cloth.
- Make a fishing or boating buoy. Cap and empty, clean Clorox bleach jug tightly, tie a rope to the handle, and tie a weight to the other end of the rope. These buoys can also be strung together to mark swimming and boating areas.
- Make a carrier for small children’s toys and crayons. Cut a hole in the side of an empty, clean Clorox bleach jug opposite the handle.
- Clean mops. Rinse mops in a bucket of sudsy water and three-quarters cup Clorox bleach per gallon of water.
- Clean caulking around bathtubs. Scrub with a solution of three-quarters cup Clorox bleach to a gallon of water.
- Make a clothespin holder. Cut a hole in the side of an empty, clean Clorox bleach jug opposite the handle, and punch small holes in the bottom for drainage. Hang your new clothespin holder on the clothesline.
- Whiten a porcelain sink. Fill the sink with a solution of three-quarters cup Clorox bleach per gallon of water. Let sit for five minutes.
- Make a paint bucket. Cut a hole in the side of an empty, clean Clorox bleach jug opposite the handle.
- Make an anchor. Fill an empty, clean Clorox bleach bottle with gravel.
- Clean a toilet bowl. Pour in one cup Clorox bleach. Let it stand for ten minutes. Brush and flush.
- Clean a rubber sink mat. Fill the sink with water, add one-quarter cup Clorox bleach, and soak the sink mat for five to ten minutes.
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Emily {Frilly Details} says
May 26, 2010 at 1:01 pmWhat a great little grooming station! I don’t dare try to cut my little Stanley’s hair. He only trusts professionals. Anytime I try to trim him he squirms around and won’t sit still. He stands as still has a statue when he’s at the groomers. Ugh! His hair cuts cost more than mine!!
Pam says
May 26, 2010 at 3:20 amLOL…leave it to you! I love it.
3sisters365 says
May 26, 2010 at 2:54 amThat really is a brilliant idea! I bet he felt good after his trip to his favourite doggie stylist!
Best wishes,
Natasha.
Ann says
May 26, 2010 at 2:48 amYes, you look like you had an unhappy customer but one that will soon appreciate his new haircut!!
I love the grooming table. I have two dogs that need to be groomed once a month, what a money saving idea. 🙂
Fondly,
Ann
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The Tattered Tassel
The Polka Dot Closet says
May 26, 2010 at 1:25 amI bet he felt so great when you were done, he is soooo cute!!
Carol
♥ Sonny ♥ says
May 26, 2010 at 12:48 amThis is great~! i sure need one of those, as i have 4 poms that we keep shaved..
Sonny
Happier Than a Pig in Mud says
May 26, 2010 at 12:32 amThe look on his face matches the one on mine when I cut my own hair! He’s are real cutie though!
Always Nesting says
May 26, 2010 at 12:31 amI’m laughing my head off and soooo glad you linked this post to Woo Hoo! Wednesday! You are just a never ending fountain of talents and I appreciate you and your great sense of humor so much.
Lianna Knight says
May 25, 2010 at 10:39 pmGreat job! Love it! Please stop by and enter my giveaway, you’re puppy will LOVE it :)http://jillybeansdoggieboutique.blogspot.com/2010/05/doggie-bed-giveaway.html
Homemade Quilts by Granny says
May 25, 2010 at 9:05 pmHe didn’t look to be a happy camper….but I bet he is already feeling better.Trish
Anita says
May 25, 2010 at 7:02 pmI’m back! I wanted to let you know that I posted a link to this post on my blog. You can see it at http://goo.gl/9iTm
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Anita says
May 25, 2010 at 6:24 pmWhat a WONDERFUL idea!
I have been wishing I had a grooming station because my Chloe HATES to be groomed in any manner! This is the perfect solution! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
I’m gonna pay it forward and share the link EVERYWHERE!
Hugs & Blessings,
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Corn in my Coffee-Pot says
May 25, 2010 at 2:54 pmCute pooch!
I just wanted to say… I’m loving your repurposing tips at the end of some of your posts lately- along with the regular tips and ideas you give. I’m sorry to say, I haven’t paid close enough attention to notice a pattern…hmmm are you doing this on certain days, or just when the the ‘informative urge hits’? ha!
I’m checking your archives now– girl.
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
May 25, 2010 at 2:47 pmok, now that is just funny! useful, yes, but funny!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
May 25, 2010 at 2:47 pmok, now that is just funny! useful, yes, but funny!
junkermidge says
May 25, 2010 at 2:42 pmOH I so need to give my Samson a haircut! He’s an Old English Sheepdog and his hair is very long and thick right now. Yesterday he just layed around all day panting and looking sadly at us. I think I’d need a much bigger contraption though (he’s 110 pounds). I don’t do well with the heat either, we’ll see how far I get.
Midge
jamie says
May 25, 2010 at 2:08 pmi miss my louie!! he looks sooo cute. i can’t wait to hug him thursday!
Always Nesting says
May 25, 2010 at 1:57 pmGail, lol, that poor dog looks miserable in your “styling chair.” I recognize that look…my girl hates any primping.
Proper Prim says
May 25, 2010 at 12:09 pmOh what a sweet little face. You did a great job on the grooming and the birdies will love him for it.
Have a great day Gail… hopefully you have somewhere cool to escape to.
Hugs, Deb
A Pretty Pastime says
May 25, 2010 at 11:35 amLouie is so handsome! He does look a little annoyed 🙂 I hope you gave him a treat.
Granny J says
May 25, 2010 at 10:14 amWhat a sweet face. I think you did a good job trimming him. My little dog has to be trimmed every few months. I haven’t tried trimming her even though I have a set of clippers. I might just try it after seeing your setup. Glad you left the hair for the little birds. 🙂
Rose says
May 25, 2010 at 9:28 amawwwww, he is sooooo cute! Glad I don’t have to trim my dogs’ hair. Looks like a lot of work!
Are you taking Louis with you to visit Jamie?