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Easy 2×4 Bench or Stool Made From Scrap Wood

Gail Wilson — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:28:51 +0000

Small piles of leftover lumber have a way of taking over the workshop. Instead of tossing these short 2×4 pieces, I used them to build a collection of small benches and stools. This is an easy scrap wood project that can be adjusted to fit the lumber you already have. Each bench can be a...

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Bar Stool Makeover Easy Thrift Store Project

Gail Wilson — Fri, 15 May 2026 02:26:26 +0000

How to do a bar stool makeover with your own stools, or something from the thrift store. Easy project, step by step directions.

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Navy Blue Bar Stools With Rub-on Transfer | Easy Thrift Store Makeover

Gail Wilson — Mon, 11 May 2026 01:45:29 +0000

For this month's thrift store decor project, I'm giving a makeover to some cheap, not so perfect bar stools. Included is a decoupage failure! But you will love the end result, I promise.

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Pencil Transfer Method

Gail Wilson — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:18:29 +0000

How to do a pencil transfer, turning a plain stool or piece of furniture into something special. Easy DIY directions that anyone can do.

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Small Step Stool | Easy One Board Project

Gail Wilson — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 01:15:40 +0000

When you need just a little extra height, a small step stool is one of those “why didn’t I make this sooner?” projects. For this build, I challenged myself to use a single reclaimed board and to keep the design simple, sturdy, and easy to replicate. The result is a compact stool that works in...

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One Board Stools And Benches | Easy Tutorial

Gail Wilson — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 04:27:28 +0000

Use up your scrap wood to make easy one board stools and benches. Step-by-step directions.

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Farmhouse Bar Stool

Gail Wilson — Wed, 11 May 2022 08:00:00 +0000

How to give a plain farmhouse stool a makeover using paint and stencil to do a grain sack design. Step by step directions.

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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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Small Footstool Makeover For Camper

Gail Wilson — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 07:00:00 +0000

It's time for the Thrift Store Decor team to get together to show you our easy thrift store makeovers! My project this month is a small footstool that I redid for the camper. On a recent trip I realized that my feet don't touch the floor while sitting at the dinette set. With the table removed, it's more like a sofa and I need a way to work on the laptop. You will love the projects from my friends!

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Small Stool Makeover | Chalk Couture Style

Gail Wilson — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 08:00:00 +0000

For this month's Thrift Store Decor project, I chose to do a small stool makeover. The stool was a great deal at only $4.00. But what should have been a very simple makeover gave me lots of issues and stress. Be sure to check out the other great projects this month from my friends. You will be inspired!

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