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DIY Entryway Table

Gail Wilson — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:26:27 +0000

In this project, Gail Wilson transforms everyday castoffs into a functional and stylish entryway piece. By repurposing a $2 interior door, an inexpensive dresser mirror, and spare table legs, she crafts a narrow table ideal for a foyer. Her inventive use of pocket holes, brackets, and thoughtful trimming turns humble materials into a sturdy, eye-catching...

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Jewelry Cabinet Armoire made from a Dresser Mirror

Gail Wilson — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 08:00:10 +0000

Do you have an old dresser mirror? Turn that wooden mirror into the door for a jewelry cabinet that hangs on the wall! A simple box construction is all you need. With these step by step instructions you will know just how to make your own DIY Jewelry Wall Cabinet.

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Old Mirror Antique White Distressed

Gail Wilson — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 08:00:00 +0000

I have an easy project today! No tools involved. Last summer while I was out of town, my niece Missy stopped by to take care of things at my house, and noticed these mirrors at a nearby yard sale for $5 each. That’s Missy taking a picture of the mirrors so she can text...

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Mirror Chalkboard

Gail Wilson — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000

In my recent finds fall edition yesterday, I showed you this $5 mirror I picked up at the Peddler’s Mall. There are several factors that go into my decision whether to leave a piece a mirror, or to change it up into a chalkboard. This mirror had a lot of broken thingys that...

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Unique Chalkboard Ideas

Gail Wilson — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 07:00:00 +0000

My second community night class was all about chalkboards. We were suppose to repurpose a cupboard door into a chalkboard. However, there wasn’t enough interest, so the class was cancelled. Sad.but.true. So, I’m going to show you some of the unexpected chalkboard items I was going to share with the class—you know I LOVE a...

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Easy Picture Frame Makeovers

Gail Wilson — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 07:00:00 +0000

I recently wanted to try my DIY version of chalky paint in my HomeRight Finish Max. A little paint goes a long way, so I decided to break out a bunch of small projects to tackle at one time. I love finding these old plastic dresser mirrors with plastic frames. I am sort of a...

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dresser mirror ideas

Gail Wilson — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:00:00 +0000

I love working my magic on discarded items destined for the landfill. Look at the difference some DIY chalk paint can make. You’re going to love these dresser mirror ideas. While I was vacationing in California this summer, a friend dropped off two of these plastic framed mirrors. You may remember a plastic...

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Plastic Mirror Repurposed into a Chalkboard

Gail Wilson — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:00:00 +0000

I have seen great makeovers of those old plastic dresser mirrors, and have always wanted to do one. I could never find a great deal on one. Recently I found one at a Peddler’s Mall and it was $30. what? crazy! So, I found one a cheap one, and used my favorite color/paint technique of...

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