I’m taking a look back on my favorite upcycled projects and Home Reno DIY ideas from last year. Choosing only one a month was really difficult. There are a couple of home reno DIY projects, plus a few crafts thrown in. I hope you find something to inspire you to DIY in the new year….
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Kids Organization Ideas using Repurposed Furniture
Keeping kids organized can be quit challenging, and expensive! These repurposed furniture items will not only keep the kids organized, they won’t break the bank. Many items are easily found from family, friends, or maybe even in your own attic or basement.
How to Glaze Painted Furniture
How to glaze painted furniture–full of tips I’ve learned along the way. I spent years looking for a way to stop waxing and buffing chalk painted furniture. Now I do it all in one easy step. I love the hint of antiquing the glaze gives to all colors of painted furniture. Red paint, blue, and especially white painted furniture will look beautiful with this Smoked Glaze!
Spring Themed Wood Projects
I’m sharing a great collection of spring themed wood projects that you can make this weekend. So many fabulous DIY projects from women just like you, your mom or sister. We women have the power to do these projects, and the step by step directions are available for all of them allowing you the ability to make any of them.
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!
DIY Tray Ideas | Easy Projects
I have a collection of DIY Tray Ideas to inspire your creativity. These 16 creative DIY wooden tray project ideas will show you new ways to use your serving trays. Wooden trays are not just for serving drinks and food. Pin IT! Easy DIY Trays Here’s a simple tray project- Add yardsticks to existing…
Most Popular Projects of 2017
We’re looking back over the most popular projects from 2017. How does a blogger figure out their most popular posts? We use Google Analytics. Over the last year, many of the most popular posts (according to GA) are older projects from years past. I weeded out those and I’m only sharing the most popular from this past year. Which is your favorite? Did it make the cut?
Repurposed Lamps Chandeliers and more
This awesome collection of lamps, chandeliers, lights and more will show you why you should never pass up a good deal on any light fixture at the flea market or thrift store.
repurposed table ideas
This roundup of 50+ 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. In any case, you’re sure to find something here to inspire you to save an…
50 headboard bench ideas
You’re looking at the best place to find headboard benches. These repurposed bed projects are perfect for your patio, home and more. Every project has a complete tutorial to show you just how the bench was made from a bed headboard and more.
Repurposed Furniture Old Dresser Ideas and Makeovers
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.
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 Please pin this so you can find…
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
I love old doors of all kinds. Repurposed doors are perfect for new and useful projects to add pizzazz to your home. They are easily found at thrift stores, yard sales, and my personal favorite—your local Habitat for Humanity ReStore. I have used them a lot in my projects, but I have also compiled some…
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 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…
Chair Projects
I love chairs of all kinds. Odd chairs are easy to pick up at thrift stores or off the curb. Don’t overlook a sad looking or broken chair. There are a lot of projects you can do with those cheap, unwanted chairs. I hope you find something to inspire you. …
picture frame ideas
Welcome to this week’s Take 2 Tuesday! It’s all about picture frames. If you’re a regular thrifter—you know how easy it is to come by unwanted picture frames. I can’t pass up a great priced frame of any size. There are so many ways to change them up. I hope you find some inspiration…
tools of the trade
I’ve been wanting to compile a post about tools, and I recently got this email: Hello Gail, My name is Amanda Taylor and I live in Lubbock, Texas. I have been a big fan of your blog ever since I stumbled upon it via pinterest. I love all of the projects that you do (even…
spray paint ideas
I love using spray paint! It’s a quick and easy fix for castoffs found at thrift stores or curbside. You can easily change your color scheme in any room with the help of a few blasts of air from a can! If you’re looking for spray paint ideas, check out these great projects that have…
sewing cabinet projects
Today I have a great collection of 8 sewing cabinet projects to share with you. These are fairly easy to come by at thrift stores etc. If you are looking for one, don’t forget to ask your friends and family on Facebook or Twitter. It’s a great way to locate something you’re looking for. Your…
crib projects
With all the recalled cribs in recent years, I’m here to share repurposed crib project ideas with you. Cribs are readily available in numerous places, my favorite place to find old cribs is on the side of the road. Maybe you have an old crib in your attic? Pin IT for later! Crib into…
repurposed projects best of 2012
Most Popular Posts of All-Time Before I get to the most popular posts of 2012, I’m going to look back at the most clicked posts of 2012. Some of them date back to 2009. Analytics is a funny creature. I sort of got lost in it all while I was creating this blog post. You…
Christmas Craft Ideas
In today’s edition of Take 2 Tuesday I will be sharing some of the Christmas Craft Ideas I’ve done in the past. corner Christmas tree spindle Christmas trees Christmas card holder Christmas subway art Charlie Brown Christmas tree Santa coasters from thrifted tiles Folger’s Coffee Canister…
chalkboard ideas
Here are over 40 chalkboard project ideas to inspire you to think out of the box. Pin it! Today’s Take 2 Tuesday installment is a roundup of everything chalkboard ideas. I love a good repurpose, and making something into a chalkboard is one of my favorite projects. If you love today’s roundup, be sure to…
repurpose ideas
Today’s Take 2 Tuesday installment is a huge collection of repurpose ideas. I think I’ve collected all of my projects that are repurposed from everyday items. I have not included any furniture pieces. I will compile that collection sometime in the near future. I hope you find something to inspire you and encourage you to…
door project ideas
I have gathered another collection of great door project ideas from My Repurposed Life. This is a collection of repurposed door projects—regular doors, hollow core doors, and cupboard doors. If you have some extra doors laying around, you might find something here to inspire you. Maybe you’re familiar with some of the later projects, but…
