Oh my! If you have never shopped the cull bin at Home Depot, make sure you check it out the next time you’re there. I went late Fridday night to get some wire, and only had about 10 mins before they closed. I took an extra couple of minutes to check out the cull bin…. paydirt! They had their regular bin full, and to flat carts of 2×4’s and other goodies. I got all the 1×5’s I could carry (I rushed in, so I didn’t get a cart). They were all painted green (51 cents). I think they may be perfect for my next window project!
I went back the next day to get more goodies. I have two particular projects in mind to build, and I needed quite a few pieces of small lumber. Not having a pickup truck, it’s easiest for me to buy the smaller pieces, less than 45 inches in length. I got tons of pieces, 2×4’s, 4×4’s, 2×6’s, 2×2’s. Each of the items I got were 51 cents. At my home depot, they are 1.01 if they have their end painted yellow. I’m so excited, but alas, I must wait till it gets at least above freezing. heheheh
Sewing cabinet/side table
I don’t have a picture of the cabinet before, but the condition was similar to this one.
I love the looks of these old machines. I wish I had a way to display them, but we decided to remove it from this cabinet.
We actually bought this cabinet the same time we bought this one. They both were pretty rough.
After removing the machine and lots of sanding and tlc . . .
. . . here she is! I absolutely love this color! We ended up gluing down the lid on this cabinet, due to some hinge problems. The hinges were in need of repair, and it was easier to just glue it than it was to try to repair it.
We left the little pull down drawer for hiding trinkets, keys and such.
Please think before you throw out old furniture. They don’t make things like they used to. It is a shame that our landfills are full of such “diamonds in the rough”.
Would you like to see another sewing cabinet makeover? Sewing cabinets also make great desks and side tables.
gail
Sewing-Chick says
February 10, 2010 at 10:56 amVery nice- I love that color too 🙂 I thrifted one years ago that I painted white. It’s my husband’s night stand. I saw somewhere once where they turned it into a potting soil thingie, and I always thought that would be neat to make with it, however one small problem… I hate gardening!
Miss Mustard Seed says
January 11, 2010 at 3:00 amThe color is so pretty and your TLC really helped this cabinet along. Nice work and thanks for sharing. I can’t wait to see what you do with the chop saw and thanks for the tip on the clearance bins!
Dianna says
January 10, 2010 at 3:00 amGreat transformation. I recently did a re-make on a sewing machine cabinet too. Mine is a potting table or beverage cart.
Sarah @ Hennessey House says
January 8, 2010 at 2:39 pmoh my goodness, it turned out awesome!!
Christina says
January 8, 2010 at 2:38 pmGreat job! I just love those little sewing tables!
ALVN of WhisperWood Cottage and Junkologie says
January 8, 2010 at 4:07 amThe color is very fun! And I like the little spot for keys!!
Amy
Sandy says
January 7, 2010 at 11:30 pmLove the color. This will probably make a run on old sewing machine tables.
Kimm at Reinvented says
January 5, 2010 at 9:31 pmGreat advice, and proof that old furniture can be made “new” again! Checking out the scraps box at Home depot is one of my favorite things to do. thanks for linking up!
Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says
January 5, 2010 at 8:14 pmLove the color. I’m hosting a Power of Paint Party starting late tonight & every Wednesdays… I’d love it if you’d link up your table.
Katherine @ Grass Stains says
January 5, 2010 at 2:56 pmIt’s beautiful! I love the paint color AND the fact that you salvaged a piece that might otherwise have been trashed. Great job!
Tammy at Tattered and Timeless says
January 5, 2010 at 12:40 amLove the table..I will have to check out that pile of goodies next time I am at Home Depot…love a good deal.
tammy
Anne~fiona and twig says
January 4, 2010 at 10:54 pmThat looks fantastic! I have an old sewing table I use as a desk.
I wish you were local, I can sell those old sewing machines all day long in my booth. People snap ’em up, even though they don’t work. They’re art!
Happy New Year, my friend. 🙂
Anne
Patti says
January 4, 2010 at 9:25 pmyou did a great job transforming the cabinet…Love the color you chose, too…Happy New Year
Debbie @ ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.com says
January 4, 2010 at 9:06 pmWow this is GREAT! I love it! You did a wonderful job. I need to try something like this!
Blessings,
Debbie
Candace@CraftySisters says
January 4, 2010 at 7:57 pmGail- you speak my “Home Depot” language! 51 cents, green, cull bin, miter saw! 🙂 Love it! You will have fun with the miter saw! The sewing table it so pretty!
Sarah@Crafty Sisters says
January 4, 2010 at 6:09 pmwhat a wonderful redo, i love it. I know just what you mean about it being so cold out, Im in Lexington KY!!!! I have a kitchen table in MAJOR need of a good sanding and new paint!
SARAH
Nancy says
January 4, 2010 at 2:22 pmOh, wow!!! It’s so pretty! You are right. With some love and elbow grease, things that look like junk are really treasures. Woo hoo on your Christmas present. Wish I knew how to use one of those saws and then I’d ask for one!
Nancy
YORK VILLAGE SHOPS says
January 4, 2010 at 1:08 pmGail the table turned out perfect! I may have to work on my little sewing machine table I got at a summer yard sale.
Katy
Marla at Always Nesting says
January 4, 2010 at 11:34 amTotally beautiful transformation.
Marla at Always Nesting says
January 4, 2010 at 11:34 amTotally beautiful transformation.
Robin says
January 4, 2010 at 11:33 amLove the finished product! Would you share what paint color you used? I’m always looking for a great teal and a great pink and I’ve yet to find either! Thanks~
Robin
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