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Wooden Chevron Table Top using Shutter Slats

Gail Wilson — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:19:12 +0000

You know I cannot pass up a solid old TV cabinet, especially one built like a tank. This one came home from the ReStore and got a fresh coat of paint, but the real fun happened on top. I used louvered shutter slats to create a bold chevron pattern that instantly turned this “dated” cabinet...

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Easy Christmas Stocking Holder

Gail Wilson — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 15:57:23 +0000

Use a louvered door or shutter to make the easiest Christmas Stocking Holder for your family.

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Hanging Produce Bin | Farmer’s Market

Gail Wilson — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:11:58 +0000

Ever walk past a pair of weathered shutters at a flea market and feel the tug of possibility? That’s exactly what happened when I spotted two vintage shutters tucked away in a vendor’s booth. Something about their character, the aged texture, and the potential in their slats whispered, what if… With a little paint, wire...

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Shutter DIY Fireplace Screen

Gail Wilson — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:21:03 +0000

A fun repurposed shutter (bi-fold door) project. This easy fireplace screen cover-strictly for decorative purposes-made from cut up bi-fold doors is easy to make and oh so functional for your fireplace hearth this fall and holiday season.

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Easy Fall Porch Decor

Gail Wilson — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 23:56:40 +0000

Fall is my favorite time to cozy up the porch and welcome the new season with a few simple, budget-friendly touches. In this post, I’m sharing how I pulled together an inviting fall porch using items I already had on hand—plus a little paint and creativity. From updating old flowerpots to repurposing a ladder as...

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Repurposed Shutter (Magazine Rack)

Gail Wilson — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 20:41:16 +0000

Repurposed shutter projects are usually very easy and fun to make. Coming by authentic (affordable) wooden shutters is not so easy. That's why I'm here to tell you that using 1/2 of a louvered door works just as well. That's what I used on this repurposed shutter magazine rack.

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Chippy Shutter Shelf

Gail Wilson — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 00:08:04 +0000

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?

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ASCP in HomeRight Finish Max Sprayer

Gail Wilson — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:48:14 +0000

This article contains tips on using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint (ASCP) and a HomeRight Finish Max Fine Finish Sprayer. I was nervous about putting Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in my Finish Max. I didn’t want to clog up my beloved sprayer. Using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in a Paint Sprayer To begin, I thinned my Annie...

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Shutters Repurposed into Bookshelf

Gail Wilson — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 23:45:25 +0000

Vintage shutters (if in good shape) are very sturdy. If properly attached they can even be strong enough to make a bookcase! I'll show you just how to do it in this Repurposed Shutters Bookcase Tutorial.

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Cabinet Made from Reclaimed Shutters

Gail Wilson — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000

These shutters are perfect for making a farmhouse cupboard. Standing so tall, it could be a broom closet, pantry or linen closet.

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