This tutorial will show you how to dismantle a vintage drawer in order to make a drawer front sign. Tips on painting, and making a wire hanger. Easy project to do in an afternoon.
Drawer Front Sign | Welcome
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DIY TV Stand | Repurposed Coffee Table
It’s here! The second project from that over sized coffee table. I called the first one a Kid’s Bench with Storage, but I think this one would be perfect for a TV stand. Although they look the same, I actually supported the second project differently than the first one. I can’t wait to hear which one you like best!
Mason Jar Tissue Holders
Are you looking for the perfect gift for teachers and/or neighbors? I have an easy project, mason jar tissue holders! I have all the details. I worked out all the kinks just for you. I hope you love these as much as I do.
Skeleton Cages
It’s time for out Dollar Store Design Squad projects. This month we have a Fall theme, and we’re asking you to share you clever and creative projects with us! If you’ve made fun decor projects using Dollar Store items, please share them with us!
Garbage Can Enclosure | Do It Yourself
Trash cans, garbage cans, recycle bins—they can be so unsightly. I’ve had this garbage can enclosure on my to-do list all summer. I finally got around to putting it together. The best part? This project didn’t cost me a single dime. I used all reclaimed materials, with the exception of staples and screws. I’d love…
Easy Shadow Box from a Picture Frame
This easy shadow box is made from a thrift store frame. There are so many options of picture frames available that the possibilities are endless. I’ll show you step by step how to achieve this picture frame shadow box in an afternoon.
Repurposed Table Shelf | Queen anne Legs
This easy, fun repurposed table shelf project is made from a couple of boards and queen anne table legs. You will love this quick and easy project that you can do in an afternoon.
Irobot cleaning, care, maintenance of your Roomba
Cleaning, care and maintenance tips for your iRobot Roomba. If you take care of your robot vacuum, it will work hard for you every day. Tips for buying replacement parts and easy ways to clean your vacuum without using another vacuum. Easy care for your Roomba!
Chippy Shutter Shelf
I’m sharing a fabulous easy chippy shutter shelf that can be used indoors or outdoors. Want to know a secret? It’s not made from a shutter. Yep, many times I substitute bi-fold doors for shutter projects. But who would ever want to search for a chippy bi-fold door?
Christmas card holder |wooden Spindle | twisted wire
I used a reclaimed wooden spindle to make a Christmas Tree Card Holder. Using twisted wire ups the game and makes this an easy project you can do in an afternoon.
Pedestal Bowl | Stipple Paint Technique
How to update a thrift store pedestal bowl using paint, glaze and a stipple effect. The stipple effect is done with a chip brush and helps to hide the brush strokes of paint and glaze.
Cree Light Bulbs how to deal with the end of Daylight Savings
Good lighting is important to me. As I get older, reading, crafting and playing games is much easier on my eyes when my home is well lit. In dim lighting situations it’s more difficult to see. I’m sharing tips and tricks for making the best of your indoor and outdoor lighting with Cree light bulbs.
Wooden Valance Box to hide Cord Clutter in the Camper
Just because you may live in a tiny space doesn’t mean you can’t be more organized. The messy cords and outlet plugs in the camper needed to be controlled. I came up with a small wooden valance that disguises all the cords and the power outlets. Adding a stencil, or in my case a Chalk Couture transfer was just what this project needed!
Geometric Candle Holder made from Scrap Wood
How to make a wooden geometric candle holder using scrap lumber. Simple project – cut and glue squares together. Patience is needed along with a little elbow grease when it comes to sawing the angles. I almost gave up, but I’m so happy I stayed with it.
Piano Bench Redo with Paint and Glaze
As I was moving my furniture items out of Vendors Village I spied this half price vintage piano bench. It looked lonely, but was at least double my regular budgeted thrift store amount. What can I say, I brought it home and got right to work giving it a little makeover. I love how it turned out!
Spray Painted Outdoor Rug for Camper or RV
This spray painted outdoor rug project is so easy, you can do it this weekend! I’ll give you tips and tricks to get great results when customizing your own outdoor rug with spray paint and stencils.
Easy Reclaimed Landscape Timber Solar Light
I’m a sentimental sap, with silly attachment to things. I made a landscape timber solar light for my yard out of 25 year old landscape timbers that had my initials carved into it by my husband. As we become grandparents, it’s important to remember that we raised a wonderful daughter who is married and raising a sweet son of their own!
How To: Reverse Canvas
I’m showing you how to do a reverse canvas technique. The reverse canvas uses a regular canvas and it’s frame but totally changes up the look. Easy video tutorial included.
Concrete Door Stop | Rusty Hammer Handle | Video Tutorial
I made a fun concrete door stop for my master bedroom to enter in the One Bag Wonder contest by Quikrete. The winner wins a trip to my favorite blog conference. Wouldn’t that be wonderful? I have more mortar mix left, so I’d love to hear your suggestions for more projects.
How to repair a garden hose
How to repair a garden hose. Don’t throw out that damaged garden hose. It’s easy and inexpensive to repair. I’ll show you step by step how to fix a bad hose. Bonus: Tips for storing and taking care of your water hose.
Kitchen Island Table Top and More
My old kitchen island/craft station had seen better days. With the sprucing up of the kitchen it was time for an update. I painted it again, but today I’m going to show you how I added a new (larger) top and removed the small curtain and replaced it with a much better option. I used a reclaimed window to make a small door.
Craft Desk Makeover
This free computer desk was a fairly easy project. Who needs a keyboard tray these days? I removed the tray and gave the new craft desk a quick and easy paint makeover. Checking the chair department in the storage garage, I found the perfect chair to compliment the new craft desk. Where do you do your craft projects?
Creative One Board Projects to Inspire
I’ve done a few one board projects and so have my creative blog friends. I have collected some clever, one board home decor projects and more to inspire you to make your own this weekend. I hope your find something to inspire you!
How I Disguised My Sump Pump – The Basement Laundry Room Renovation Continues!
Are you looking for a way to disguise a sump pump? Maybe you’re just looking for a way to make plain flat doors look better? I used two plain jane closet doors to hide my sump pump in the basement. The basement laundry space is coming together, and I couldn’t be happier!
Baseball Bat Grow Chart
How to make a baseball bat grow chart for those parents that are huge baseball fans. Chances are if a child is young enough to need a grow chart he or she probably isn’t a big fan yet. Why wait? This fun growth chart is the perfect way to keep up with growth spurts. Dated baseball stickers round out this project to make it last for years!
Spring Project Ideas Using Thrift Store Items
Spring Project ideas using thrift store items! Maybe you have some of these items at home already. Easy outdoor projects. Easy Home Decor projects to make this weekend.
Garment Clothes Rack Makeover
An old forgotten plastic garment clothes rack in the basement laundry room gets rescued. Instead of buying a new garment rack that matches my space, I cleaned up the old one and spray painted it with a metallic paint to make it fresh and pretty again.
Wall to Wall Closet |French Doors using Bi-Fold Doors
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 2×4’s and a header was made with plywood. Bi-fold doors were turned into french doors. I love, love, love my new closet.
Painting the Basement Floor Then and Now
I am still working on the laundry space in the basement. The latest project I tackled in that space was painting the basement floor. I’ll share tips to help if you need to paint your basement. I’m really excited for you to see how it’s coming along. I’m loving the diy stenciled rug AND the laundry cart.
DIY Laundry Cart
I am so excited to share this DIY laundry cart with you! I love my new washer and dryer-my first front loading machines. The problem? I’m always dropping items on the floor. The solution? A handy laundry cart to move clothes from the washer to the dryer to the linen closet!
How to remove layers of vinyl flooring to make room for new appliances
I have partnered with Maytag to sponsor this post, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Sometimes a project like removing several layers of kitchen flooring can seem so challenging and overwhelming. That is until you know the right way to do it. I’ve disliked my vinyl kitchen floor for many, many years. Because…
How to Lay Laminate Floating Floors
I’m sharing tips with you on how to lay laminate floating floors. There are some definite things you shouldn’t do, but I have some very helpful tips to make this Do It Yourself job much easier.
DIY Christmas Tree Shelf
Last week I shared Home Depot’s Holiday Tree Shelf that they are having a workshop with this coming Saturday. Today, I’m sharing a tutorial on my version of a Christmas Tree Shelf. I give you step by step directions to make my version. If you want to make one like the Holiday Tree Shelf from Home Depot, hop over to the blog and get the details there.
Cabinet Door Magazine Rack
Hello! I am happy to be here! It’s Mindi from MyLove2Create! Today I am sharing how to make a Cabinet Door Magazine Rack! PIN IT! This is a pretty easy project and very useful too! I am excited to show you how I made it! Let’s get started! How to make a DIY Magazine Rack:…
10 Power Tool Safety Tips DIY with MRL Ep 25
Here’s a new episode of DIY with MRL, the podcast of My Repurposed Life. If you’re interested in hearing the previous episodes go to the podcast tab at the top of the site. Click it and you’ll be able to pick and choose which episode to listen to.
Kid’s Chalkboard Desk using Repurposed Nightstand
I’m still in the process of changing up the free furniture I got from my neighbors. Today’s project involves a nightstand that I turned into a kid’s chalkboard desk. Lots of tips on how I re-imagined this little guy into it’s new and useful purpose. It’s a fairly straightforward tutorial-I hope you enjoy it.
Cabinet Door Herb Planter
Today, Angie shares a quick and easy project using an old cabinet door and a loaf pan. She made an indoor herb planter and herb drying hook with just a few very basic supplies. We hope you click over to see all the details.
Stenciled Grain Sack Chair Seat
Hey there, MRL fans, it’s Angie from Knick of Time here to share how easy it is to transform a chair – even one in bad condition, with fabric and a stencil. Your chair will be one of a kind, and there’s tons of ways to customize it. Here’s how my chair started out. Bad,…
Episode 12 Must Have Hand Tools
Welcome to Episode #12 show notes for DIY with MRL! THE diy podcast related to My Repurposed Life hosted by little ole me—Gail Wilson. The information below is a reference for today’s show content. This picture is from an old post take a peek in my toolbox. I don’t use a toolbox…
How to make a Coffee Table using Chair Legs and Wood Flooring
I never really thought about making a coffee table using chair legs and hardwood flooring, but one day while I was looking for something to make, I took a second look at the base of these chairs…. I got these chairs from a local reader last fall, and they’ve just been hanging around ever…
