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    Home » DIY » Build It » built from scratch {20+ tutorials}

    built from scratch {20+ tutorials}

    Published by Gail | Published March 25, 2013 | Updated May 16, 2021
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    My Repurposed Life-20 Built From Scratch 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 mantel.
    Potholes and Pantyhose DIY table tutorial
    How to build a bench from two chairs
    How to build a cupboard from cabinet doors or windows
    How to build a country cupboard from windows and scrap wood from a water bed
    Tall cupboard made from shutters
    Rayan from The Design Confidential show us how to make a simple bookshelf
    Toddler Bed from old doors
    Bookshelf made from old doors
    DIY corner cupboard
    hollow door repurposed into a chest/trunk
    Pottery Barn Inspired Shelf from Scraps
    How to build a plate rack from crib parts
    display cabinet with windows for doors
    Putting bits and pieces together to make a table
    child’s bench (doll bench) made from a door
    100_6178Media Center built with Ana White’s Plans
    More Media Center Pieces
    Make your own hanging jewelry armoire with a full length mirror
    Mimi @ Blue Roof Cabin builds a great book shelf out of old doors
    chest from an old door
    I gave a wooden façade to my ugly brick fireplace

     

     

     

     

    I hope you find something to inspire you.
    gail
     more built from scratch project ideas here

    Check out more window projects here

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    1. John Johnston

      February 13, 2016 at 1:23 pm

      Most of these, if not all, are NOT built from scratch!

      Reply
    2. EARTH MOM

      March 28, 2013 at 5:14 pm

      Great fun ideas and creativity! Thanks for sharing them!

      Reply
    3. Paige @ Little Nostalgia

      March 27, 2013 at 2:50 pm

      Love all of these. And now I have a ton of ideas.

      Reply
    4. Susan @ homeroad.net

      March 27, 2013 at 1:56 am

      You are awesome!
      Susan

      Reply
    5. Gail Wilson

      March 26, 2013 at 10:09 pm

      Thank you all so very much! 🙂 I miss building.. I hope to be back to it soon.

      gail

      Reply
    6. Beverly Ritch

      March 26, 2013 at 3:27 pm

      Great inspiration! Just happen to have a little of all of these so Bookmarked this page! Thanks for sharing!!!!

      Reply
    7. freddyandpetunia

      March 25, 2013 at 4:49 pm

      WoW! Just TWO words~
      Girl Power!
      You Rock!
      Great Job!
      Handy Ma'am!
      I love a girl who isn't afraid to do it HeRself!
      Catherine

      Reply
    8. Mindi@MyLove2Create

      March 25, 2013 at 3:44 pm

      So Awesome! I am still loving your fireplace makeover! It makes me wish I had more time than I do to build more!

      Reply
    9. Korrie@RedHenHome

      March 25, 2013 at 1:52 pm

      What great projects!

      Reply
    10. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      March 25, 2013 at 1:20 pm

      Me too, I love every single one of these projects! An impressive collection!

      Reply
    11. Bliss

      March 25, 2013 at 12:50 pm

      Love 'em all.

      Bliss

      Reply

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