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Vintage Telephone Stand Makeover with Green Paint

Gail Wilson — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The curved sides, open shelves, and vintage hardware caught my attention. A rich green finish gave this forgotten thrift store find a fresh new look.

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Finish Max Painted Glass Bottles and More

Gail Wilson — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:38:21 +0000

You probably have a stack of empty wine bottles and jars hanging around (trust me, we all do). Instead of letting them crowd your garage or recycling bin, turn them into decor that feels intentional and stylish. In this updated version of my painted glass bottles project, I’ll walk you through how to get a...

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Most Popular Repurposed Furniture Projects on Pinterest

Gail Wilson — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:59:00 +0000

These popular repurposed furniture projects are some of the most pinned and shared ideas on Pinterest. Benches, tables, planters, and creative furniture builds that readers keep saving again and again.

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Bi-fold Door Bookshelf

Gail Wilson — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 03:00:40 +0000

How to recycle Habitat for Humanity ReStore doors into a useful bookcase.

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Repurposed Drawers Bookcase

Gail Wilson — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 02:35:15 +0000

When a friend dropped off a dresser in rough shape, I took one look at those sad, beat-up drawers and couldn’t bear to toss them. Instead, I let them sit in my garage for a while—gathering dust, getting in the way, and nagging at me to do something. Finally, I decided: either they become a...

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Reclaimed Armoire Door Book Shelf

Gail Wilson — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 00:35:17 +0000

I've had this reclaimed armoire door book shelf on my to-do list for almost a year. I finally got around to building it. The two armoire doors were missing a couple of glass panels, so I had to make a decision on what to put in the empty space. Great tips on how to build your own bookcase out of old tall cabinet doors.

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Art Deco Vanity Sweet New Desk

Gail Wilson — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000

A five dollar thrift store art deco vanity gets a new chance as a sweet pink desk.

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Three-Tiered Table | Plant Stand

Gail Wilson — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000

A curbside three-tiered table (plant stand) with a broken foot is repaired, painted and returned back to the family. Read the story.

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Shutters Repurposed into Bookshelf

Gail Wilson — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 23:45:25 +0000

Vintage shutters (if in good shape) are very sturdy. If properly attached they can even be strong enough to make a bookcase! I'll show you just how to do it in this Repurposed Shutters Bookcase Tutorial.

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Cabinet Made from Reclaimed Shutters

Gail Wilson — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000

These shutters are perfect for making a farmhouse cupboard. Standing so tall, it could be a broom closet, pantry or linen closet.

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