I’ve put together an great collection of old dresser ideas. You’ll see dressers repurposed, some easy, and more complicated. Some old dressers just need a little tlc, such as paint and stenciling. Be sure to bookmark this collection of 25+ dresser makeovers that are sure to inspire you for your next weekend project.
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looking for information about pallets?
Today’s show is about pallets. Where to find them, what to avoid, how to dismantle them and more! Pallet furniture and pallet projects are so popular these days. It use to be companies would beg you to take them, now it seems some companies want to sell them. Times, they are a changin’. I did…
Window Projects
This roundup of window projects will inspire you to think outside the box to repurpose that window you found at the thrift store or on the side of the road. Click on the links below for a complete tutorial on any of these window projects. Repurposed Window Projects I’m sharing a roundup of some repurposed…
Project Ideas for Old Chairs
I’m a lover of chairs, chairs of all kinds! So many people toss old furniture aside when there is still so much potential for it to live a long and useful life! Even when a chair is stained, missing a seat, or at the very least just the wrong color, there is always hope.
Old Door : Project Ideas for Repurposed Doors
I love old doors, doors of all kinds. Repurposed doors are perfect for new and useful projects to add pizzazz to your home. Old doors are easily found at thrift stores, yard sales, and my personal favorite—your local Habitat for Humanity ReStore. I have used old doors a lot in my projects, but I have…
Year in Review 2015 Top Projects
Here we are at the end of 2015, and it’s time to highlight the year’s most popular projects! I’ll be breaking this post down into several categories. Top Projects from 2015 Most Viewed projects in 2015 (including many projects from the archives) My Favorite projects of 2015 Reviews from years past These…
Best Bloggers DIY Tips and Tricks
You’re never too old to learn a new trick, right? When it comes to DIY, even the smallest DIY tips can save lots of headaches, time, and money! When I put the word out on Facebook, some of the best DIY bloggers in the biz gave me their favorite tip to help you out!
DIY Bloggers BEST Projects
I have a super roundup for you today. Many of the projects were compiled by Kim Six Fix, and I want to thank her for allowing me to share the projects that I thought you would LOVE to see. If you would like to see more projects, be sure to check out her post 100…
Year in Review 2014
There were some changes to My Repurposed Life in 2014. We got a new blog contributor, Mindi from My Love 2 Create. Mindi has been a friend of MRL for a long time, maybe since the beginning, but certainly before she started blogging. I adore her and I love her style, and I appreciate that…
Tips from DIY Bloggers
I have gathered some great DIY tips from some of my friends. I hope you learn something new from these wonderful ladies. From The North End Loft Always store your good paint brushes in the cardboard sleeves in which they came. Put the brushes carefully back in the sleeves right after cleaning while they’re…
2013 year in review
Some of my Favorites: Play Kitchen, Media Center, Small Black Cabinet, Window Door Cabinet, ABC Toy Box from Cupboard Doors These are the most visited posts from 2013: Take 2 Tuesday Built From Scratch (20+ projects) T.V. Console Repurposed Repurposed Nightstand with Window Door Repurposed Crib Projects Play Ball (Baseball Wreath) T2T (Take 2…
The Power of Spray Paint
I love the power of paint to change up a thrift store find, but if you’re looking for a quick colorful way to change something, grab a can of your favorite spray paint! There are some things you should know before you spray paint anything. Read The Directions Choose a good location outdoors—be aware of…
Take 2 Tuesday {Budget Kitchen Edition}
I am not a decorator, but I have made budget kitchen updates myself. I hope to inspire you to save some money and realize that if you think you’re stuck with an ugly component in your kitchen, you do have choices and alternative ideas that you can do yourself. I couldn’t put down…
dressers chests nightstands
I have been repurposing dressers chests and nightstands for years. I love changing up furniture, cutting it apart, painting it and giving it a new and useful purpose. Many times, these pieces are found cheap at thrift stores, on the side of the road, or my very favorite, dropped off on my doorstep. It’s a…
Reclaimed Fence Projects
One day a tree fell on my house and fence. I salvaged the old fence and it started a love of perfectly weathered gray wood for all kinds of reclaimed fence projects. It’s not as great as barn wood, but it’s easier and cheaper to come by. You have My Whole Heart For My…
Take 2 Tuesday repurposed shutters
I love repurposing everything, but some things are more readily available than others. I have picked up a lot of bi-folding doors from alongside the road. A lot of people installed them in the last 25-30 years. Now they are being replaced, and end up being cast off to the garbage. I of course…
repurposed table ideas
This roundup of 30+ repurposed table ideas will inspire you to change up or transform that table you have in storage, or maybe you just found the perfect table at a thrift store or on the side of the road. Two Tier Coffee Table Makeover with Ms Mustard Seed Milk Paint Patio Table Makeover by…
Repurposed Glass Ideas
I love repurposing glassware. If you don’t have a stash of glass items, they are readily available at every thrift store and yard sale for cheap prices! I have made many garden topiaries, loving each one more than the one before. They can be very addicting. If you decide to make one, you will forever…
built from scratch {20+ tutorials}
Welcome to another Take 2 Tuesday roundup! Last week in my post “quick and easy” built from scratch projects I showed you some of my easier projects. In today’s roundup you’ll see some of my more difficult building projects. How to build Faux Barn Doors Blue Roof Cabin shows us how to make a faux…
Quick & Easy Projects
Today’s Take 2 Tuesday is a great roundup of easy projects. Many of them can be done with a saw and hammer (or screwdriver). Some may require a drill. Remember that The Home Depot will make cuts for you if you don’t have a saw. If you are a regular diy’er that has scraps of…
