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DIY Kitchen Island Made From an Old Desk

Gail Wilson — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:35:21 +0000

When I first decided to turn my daughter’s small desk into a kitchen island, I had no idea how many changes it would go through over the years. Building the small kitchen island that I use mostly for craft and tool storage was just the first chapter. Today, it’s where I eat most of my...

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DIY Small Kitchen Island from Sewing Cabinet Upcycle

Gail Wilson — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Transform an old sewing cabinet into a DIY small kitchen island. Add storage, counter space, and style with this easy upcycled makeover.

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Pallet Board Table – Sofa Table – Coffee Bar – Outdoor Serving Bar

Gail Wilson — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:29:48 +0000

It's time for the Power Tool Challenge project for May. This month's theme is Pallets. I used pallet boards to make a table, but actually staged/styled it as a coffee station or coffee bar. It's sofa table height, and you could easily make it to be a kitchen island or outdoor serving station. The possibilities are endless with this type of pallet board table!

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Salvaged Wood Outdoor Bar | Kitchen Island

Gail Wilson — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 20:54:19 +0000

Turn your backyard into the ultimate hosting spot with this salvaged wood outdoor bar and kitchen island! This project is built entirely from reclaimed materials and combines rustic charm with serious functionality. Whether mixing drinks, prepping food, or serving guests, this DIY bar adds a unique and practical focal point to your patio, deck, or...

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Kitchen Island Cabinet Makeover

Gail Wilson — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Would you paint your cabinets black? This updated kitchen cabinet island got a much needed makeover with paint and hardware!

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How To Make Oversized Stepstool

Gail Wilson — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 07:00:00 +0000

I was cleaning out the garage this past week and came across the old top to my kitchen island. As I was taking the boards apart I knew it was the perfect specimen for an oversized stepstool for the bedroom closet. After one board was removed, it was the perfect size to make a stepstool—well...

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Craft Station made from kitchen cabinet

Gail Wilson — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 07:00:00 +0000

I’m going to show you step by step how to make a craft station that doubles as a kitchen island out of an old cabinet. PIN IT! Once upon a time I got this huge base cabinet. Not only was it taking up a LOT of room, it was resting on three of my furniture...

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