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I’m finally going to show you how I’ve been updating wood trim in my bedroom. Prepare yourself, these are not pretty pictures! It is amazing how much different a room can look with updated trim/baseboard/window frames, etc. A room will look brighter, cleaner and fresher with just this simple little change! Here is the dreaded REPURPOSED CABINET DOOR PROJECT IDEAS ABOUT GAIL WILSON - A teacher at heart, Gail Wilson relishes the chance not to show off her projects, but to help others find their inner handywoman, step-by-step.Her blog, MyRepurposedLife.com, chronicles her scrap-saving adventures and has been featured on countless DIY magazines and websites, including Women’s Day, Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy. DIY KIDS FURNITURE PROJECTS ABOUT GAIL WILSON - A teacher at heart, Gail Wilson relishes the chance not to show off her projects, but to help others find their inner handywoman, step-by-step.Her blog, MyRepurposedLife.com, chronicles her scrap-saving adventures and has been featured on countless DIY magazines and websites, including Women’s Day, Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy. WOODEN SPINDLE PROJECT IDEAS ABOUT GAIL WILSON - A teacher at heart, Gail Wilson relishes the chance not to show off her projects, but to help others find their inner handywoman, step-by-step.Her blog, MyRepurposedLife.com, chronicles her scrap-saving adventures and has been featured on countless DIY magazines and websites, including Women’s Day, Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy. RECLAIMED FENCE PROJECTS ABOUT GAIL WILSON - A teacher at heart, Gail Wilson relishes the chance not to show off her projects, but to help others find their inner handywoman, step-by-step.Her blog, MyRepurposedLife.com, chronicles her scrap-saving adventures and has been featured on countless DIY magazines and websites, including Women’s Day, Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy.

REPLACE PORCH POSTS

Finally, I’m replacing my porch posts and painting them with my Finish Max paint sprayer. More details below. My home has zero curb appeal. That’s okay, because a few years ago it was a –50. I’m making improvements slowly but surely. If I had all the time and the money in the world it would HOW TO PAINT A GOLD LAMP BASE I bought this lamp at a yard sale for $2.00 over the summer. IF you own a lamp like this I apologize for insulting your lamp, but I think it is really ugly. I’ve never been a fan of gold. How to paint a gold lamp base Here she is ready for her makeover, as

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I love my battery operated leaf blower! In fact I have two. I keep one at home and the other lives in the camper. Leaf blowers, not just for leaves! See all my clever uses for leaf blowers in this fun article about all the ways to use a leaf blower. THRIFT STORE SUMMER PROJECTS ABOUT GAIL WILSON - A teacher at heart, Gail Wilson relishes the chance not to show off her projects, but to help others find their inner handywoman, step-by-step.Her blog, MyRepurposedLife.com, chronicles her scrap-saving adventures and has been featured on countless DIY magazines and websites, including Women’s Day, Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy. DIY KIDS FURNITURE PROJECTS ABOUT GAIL WILSON - A teacher at heart, Gail Wilson relishes the chance not to show off her projects, but to help others find their inner handywoman, step-by-step.Her blog, MyRepurposedLife.com, chronicles her scrap-saving adventures and has been featured on countless DIY magazines and websites, including Women’s Day, Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy. RECLAIMED FENCE PROJECTS ABOUT GAIL WILSON - A teacher at heart, Gail Wilson relishes the chance not to show off her projects, but to help others find their inner handywoman, step-by-step.Her blog, MyRepurposedLife.com, chronicles her scrap-saving adventures and has been featured on countless DIY magazines and websites, including Women’s Day, Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy. EASY 2X4 SAWHORSE PLANS Can you believe I’ve been doing what I do for almost 8 years and I’ve never built any sawhorses? Today is the day I share Easy 2×4 Sawhorse Plans with you! While Rodney was helping me with the fence, we used his wooden sawhorses. I figured since I was joining in a

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EASY DIY TRIVETS

Hey everyone, it’s Mindi from MyLove2Create here again! My project today is one that I am kind of in love with Easy DIY Trivets!! Yes trivets, or basically a fancy hot pad for your dishes. I have been wanting to make some of these for a long time. Seriously, I have the

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HOW TO PAINT MINI BLINDS I have been wanting to try to paint mini blinds yep, mini blinds that were 30+ years old. Yes, you heard right. That may be a slight exaggeration, but not by much. When mini blinds first came out, we decided to have them custom made through Sears. We have 11 windows,

and 3 doors. Of

FLIPPING FLEA MARKET FINDS Fun Flea Market Finds get makeovers! Lots of easy projects you can do in an afternoon. Shopping at thrift stores and flea markets is the perfect way to pick up unwanted and outdated pieces that just need a little TLC. What will you make? HOW TO BUILD A SHED RAMP {POTHOLES AND PANTYHOSE} Building a Shed Ramp, Easy Style (GP Re-Purposed Life) Hello to the wonderful “My Repurposed Life” readers! And thank you Gail for allowing me to guest post once again. I’m Rebekah from Potholes and Pantyhose where I share and photograph detailed tutorials of my DIY Projects, Recipes, Photography Tips and Remodeling Endeavors. One of

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WHISKEY BARREL LID MAKEOVER Originally priced at $20 this whiskey barrel lid was a steal at $4. It needed some TLC, repairs and sealing. Now it makes a real statement piece for a home bar or the bourbon lover. The brand is Stitzel Weller, poured right here in Louisville, KY back in 1961. HOW TO REPLACE A TOILET FILL VALVE It’s been a rough couple of weeks around here as far as plumbing stuff goes. I had a stoppage in the kitchen sink, and had to call a plumber. Most recently and not near as urgent was a toilet repair. At least with the toilet, I knew it was coming. I’ve had to MY REPURPOSED LIFEBLOGABOUT MEPRIVACYDISCLOSURESTART HEREREPURPOSED

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My Repurposed Life is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com UPCYCLE THRIFT PROJECTS 2020 ABOUT GAIL WILSON - A teacher at heart, Gail Wilson relishes the chance not to show off her projects, but to help others find their inner handywoman, step-by-step.Her blog, MyRepurposedLife.com, chronicles her scrap-saving adventures and has been featured on countless DIY magazines and websites, including Women’s Day, Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy. REPURPOSED CABINET DOOR PROJECT IDEAS This DIY Pet Ramp made from a repurposed cabinet door is great for new puppies, or aging cats and/or dogs. It’s actually been in use in my home for years, with all the above—puppies, cats and dogs! 4. Make a Sign. Use an over sized cabinet door to make a welcome sign for your

porch or entryway!

UPDATING WOOD TRIM

REPLACE PORCH POSTS

Replace Porch Posts Paint With Finish Max. Finally, I’m replacing my porch posts and painting them with my Finish Max paint sprayer. More details below. My home has zero curb appeal. That’s okay, because a few years ago it was a –50. I’m making improvements slowly but surely. If I had all the time and the money in the world it would WOODEN SPINDLE PROJECT IDEAS Use Wooden Spindles as Legs. This handy DIY Spindle Table was a custom build to hold a wooden tool chest used indoors for organization purposes. That’s the best thing about DIY, you can make something specific for YOUR needs! This Easy Outdoor Side Table Made From Scraps

is perfect for a

RECLAIMED FENCE PROJECTS 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. Catch as Catch Can Feature from Fresh Cut Flours Clock made from Fencing.

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I love my battery operated leaf blower! In fact I have two. I keep one at home and the other lives in the camper. Leaf blowers, not just for leaves! See all my clever uses for leaf blowers in this fun article about all the ways to use a leaf blower. HOW TO PAINT A GOLD LAMP BASE I bought this lamp at a yard sale for $2.00 over the summer. IF you own a lamp like this I apologize for insulting your lamp, but I think it is really ugly. I’ve never been a fan of gold. How to paint a gold lamp base Here she is ready for her makeover, as THRIFT STORE SUMMER PROJECTS ABOUT GAIL WILSON - A teacher at heart, Gail Wilson relishes the chance not to show off her projects, but to help others find their inner handywoman, step-by-step.Her blog, MyRepurposedLife.com, chronicles her scrap-saving adventures and has been featured on countless DIY magazines and websites, including Women’s Day, Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy. DIY KIDS FURNITURE PROJECTS DIY Doll Furniture. This small bench for dolls or children is actually made from repurposed cabinet doors. Throw in a few pieces of scrap wood plus odd legs and you have the perfect weekend project to make for the kids. Here’s a fun project making a doll bed with scrap wood and chair spindles. Your little one will get years of fun, and you RECLAIMED FENCE PROJECTS 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. Catch as Catch Can Feature from Fresh Cut Flours Clock made from Fencing. EASY 2X4 SAWHORSE PLANS Easy 2×4 Sawhorses. After doing one side, simply turn it over and install the other two legs. This was a very simple 2×4 build, and now I have two wooden sawhorses to aid me in my DIY. The reason I chose to make this type of easy sawhorses is so that they will stack. I found these sawhorses at Jays Custom Creations. FLIPPING FLEA MARKET FINDS Fun Flea Market Finds get makeovers! Lots of easy projects you can do in an afternoon. Shopping at thrift stores and flea markets is the perfect way to pick up unwanted and outdated pieces that just need a little TLC. What will you make?

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HOW TO PAINT MINI BLINDS In this picture you get a better idea of the original color. The top portion is the primer, the bottom is the original color. A closer look. I sprayed the primer on both sides, in a back and forth motion. I covered the strings, and top and bottom. It took 2 cans of primer for this one small blind. HOW TO BUILD A SHED RAMP {POTHOLES AND PANTYHOSE} Screw the platform of the ramp to the 2 x 4’s (or 2 x 6’s) using exterior wood screws. Using a T Square, measure the angle that you will need to remove from both ends of the ramp so that it will sit at an angle. Use a level to draw a straight line across the 2 WHISKEY BARREL LIGHT POST |TINY SOLAR LIGHTS There are many ways to make these 4×4 solar light posts out of whiskey barrels. My method is sort of a mixture of many things I saw online. I used an 8” concrete form. I cut it into four sections that would fit into my whiskey barrel’s height. You could use your

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My Repurposed Life is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com REPURPOSED CABINET DOOR PROJECT IDEAS This DIY Pet Ramp made from a repurposed cabinet door is great for new puppies, or aging cats and/or dogs. It’s actually been in use in my home for years, with all the above—puppies, cats and dogs! 4. Make a Sign. Use an over sized cabinet door to make a welcome sign for your

porch or entryway!

WOODEN SPINDLE PROJECT IDEAS Use Wooden Spindles as Legs. This handy DIY Spindle Table was a custom build to hold a wooden tool chest used indoors for organization purposes. That’s the best thing about DIY, you can make something specific for YOUR needs! This Easy Outdoor Side Table Made From Scraps

is perfect for a

WOODEN ROCKING CHAIR MAKEOVER For this broken wooden rocking chair, I had to remove the screws someone had used to hold the chair seat together. repair wooden rocking chair with wood glue. I added Gorilla Wood Glue under the chair spindles and all along the side edge of the wooden rocking chair. Since I used a lot of wood glue for good measure, I needed to clean up the excess.

REPLACE PORCH POSTS

Replace Porch Posts Paint With Finish Max. Finally, I’m replacing my porch posts and painting them with my Finish Max paint sprayer. More details below. My home has zero curb appeal. That’s okay, because a few years ago it was a –50. I’m making improvements slowly but surely. If I had all the time and the money in the world it would FLIPPING FLEA MARKET FINDS Fun Flea Market Finds get makeovers! Lots of easy projects you can do in an afternoon. Shopping at thrift stores and flea markets is the perfect way to pick up unwanted and outdated pieces that just need a little TLC. What will you make?

EASY DIY TRIVETS

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HOW TO GLAZE PAINTED FURNITURE Glazed Painted Tables. This is the table from the video above. I made it using 1/2 of a broken coffee table top, 2 random legs and a few 1x’s. I call it the Entry Way Half Table. You can see the glaze made the white base coat rather dark. A small four legged side table was put together using an orphaned table base and a portion of the table HOW TO PAINT A GOLD LAMP BASE I bought this lamp at a yard sale for $2.00 over the summer. IF you own a lamp like this I apologize for insulting your lamp, but I think it is really ugly. I’ve never been a fan of gold. How to paint a gold lamp base Here she is ready for her makeover, as

LEAF BLOWER

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My Repurposed Life is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com REPURPOSED CABINET DOOR PROJECT IDEAS This DIY Pet Ramp made from a repurposed cabinet door is great for new puppies, or aging cats and/or dogs. It’s actually been in use in my home for years, with all the above—puppies, cats and dogs! 4. Make a Sign. Use an over sized cabinet door to make a welcome sign for your

porch or entryway!

is perfect for a

REPLACE PORCH POSTS

Replace Porch Posts Paint With Finish Max. Finally, I’m replacing my porch posts and painting them with my Finish Max paint sprayer. More details below. My home has zero curb appeal. That’s okay, because a few years ago it was a –50. I’m making improvements slowly but surely. If I had all the time and the money in the world it would FLIPPING FLEA MARKET FINDS Fun Flea Market Finds get makeovers! Lots of easy projects you can do in an afternoon. Shopping at thrift stores and flea markets is the perfect way to pick up unwanted and outdated pieces that just need a little TLC. What will you make?

EASY DIY TRIVETS

ugliest hot pads

LEAF BLOWER

I love my battery operated leaf blower! In fact I have two. I keep one at home and the other lives in the camper. Leaf blowers, not just for leaves! See all my clever uses for leaf blowers in this fun article about all the ways to use a leaf blower. THRIFT STORE SUMMER PROJECTS ABOUT GAIL WILSON - A teacher at heart, Gail Wilson relishes the chance not to show off her projects, but to help others find their inner handywoman, step-by-step.Her blog, MyRepurposedLife.com, chronicles her scrap-saving adventures and has been featured on countless DIY magazines and websites, including Women’s Day, Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy. UPCYCLE THRIFT PROJECTS 2020 ABOUT GAIL WILSON - A teacher at heart, Gail Wilson relishes the chance not to show off her projects, but to help others find their inner handywoman, step-by-step.Her blog, MyRepurposedLife.com, chronicles her scrap-saving adventures and has been featured on countless DIY magazines and websites, including Women’s Day, Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy.

UPDATING WOOD TRIM

I’m finally going to show you how I’ve been updating wood trim in my bedroom. Prepare yourself, these are not pretty pictures! It is amazing how much different a room can look with updated trim/baseboard/window frames, etc. A room will look brighter, cleaner and fresher with just this simple little change! Here is the dreaded RECLAIMED FENCE PROJECTS 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. Catch as Catch Can Feature from Fresh Cut Flours Clock made from Fencing. FLIPPING FLEA MARKET FINDS Fun Flea Market Finds get makeovers! Lots of easy projects you can do in an afternoon. Shopping at thrift stores and flea markets is the perfect way to pick up unwanted and outdated pieces that just need a little TLC. What will you make? HOW TO PAINT MINI BLINDS In this picture you get a better idea of the original color. The top portion is the primer, the bottom is the original color. A closer look. I sprayed the primer on both sides, in a back and forth motion. I covered the strings, and top and bottom. It took 2 cans of primer for this one small blind. HOW TO BUILD A SHED RAMP {POTHOLES AND PANTYHOSE} Screw the platform of the ramp to the 2 x 4’s (or 2 x 6’s) using exterior wood screws. Using a T Square, measure the angle that you will need to remove from both ends of the ramp so that it will sit at an angle. Use a level to draw a straight line across the 2 BACKYARD CAMPER RETREAT Over the winter months, this birdbath had fallen over in the side yard. It had definitely seen better days but I thought it would be perfect for my new backyard camper retreat. Wow! The Ryobi 2300 PSI Pressure Washer helped knock off all the dirt AND the loose paint! It was quickly ready to be painted. While I had the pressure washer out,

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WHISKEY BARREL LID MAKEOVER Originally priced at $20 this whiskey barrel lid was a steal at $4. It needed some TLC, repairs and sealing. Now it makes a real statement piece for a home bar or the bourbon lover. The brand is Stitzel Weller, poured right here in Louisville, KY back in 1961. HOW TO MAKE AN EASY SHADOW BOX OUT OF A PICTURE FRAME Clamp the sides of the shadow box until the glue sets up. I clamped and braced the boards until the wood glue had time to set up on the easy shadow box. The thin plywood looks so much nicer in the little lip of the frame than a thicker piece of wood does such as a 1×4 or

1×6.

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Replace Porch Posts Paint With Finish Max. Finally, I’m replacing my porch posts and painting them with my Finish Max paint sprayer. More details below. My home has zero curb appeal. That’s okay, because a few years ago it was a –50. I’m making improvements slowly but surely. If I had all the time and the money in the world it would HOW TO PAINT MINI BLINDS In this picture you get a better idea of the original color. The top portion is the primer, the bottom is the original color. A closer look. I sprayed the primer on both sides, in a back and forth motion. I covered the strings, and top and bottom. It took 2 cans of primer for this one small blind.

EASY DIY TRIVETS

ugliest hot pads

EASY 2X4 SAWHORSE PLANS Easy 2×4 Sawhorses. After doing one side, simply turn it over and install the other two legs. This was a very simple 2×4 build, and now I have two wooden sawhorses to aid me in my DIY. The reason I chose to make this type of easy sawhorses is so that they will stack. I found these sawhorses at Jays Custom Creations. HOW TO DEAL WITH RUSTED PAINT CANS ABOUT GAIL WILSON - A teacher at heart, Gail Wilson relishes the chance not to show off her projects, but to help others find their inner handywoman, step-by-step.Her blog, MyRepurposedLife.com, chronicles her scrap-saving adventures and has been featured on countless DIY magazines and websites, including Women’s Day, Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy.

WINDOW COAT RACK

Add a small chain to hang window coat rack. Lulu Mae photo bombed just as I was taking a picture to show how I added a small chain. A new Tractor Supply opened right by Vendors’ Village and I’m going to love shopping there. My first purchase was this chain. I also added d rings on the back of the window. (that’s how it is hanging on the

ONE PALLET PROJECT

Sand the rough pallet boards. I used my orbital sander to smooth out the boards. You can see my shaggy Miss Lulu Mae in the background. I decided to put a small ledge on the back of the pallet potting table. In this image you see me using the long screws, but they went through the skid board so I switched them out for the 1 5/8” screws. HOW TO REMOVE LAYERS OF VINYL FLOORING TO MAKE ROOM FOR I have partnered with Maytag to sponsor this post, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Sometimes a project like removing several layers of kitchen flooring can seem so challenging and overwhelming. That is until you know the right way to do it. I’ve disliked my vinyl kitchen floor for many, many years. Because

LEAF BLOWER

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REPLACE PORCH POSTS

Replace Porch Posts Paint With Finish Max. Finally, I’m replacing my porch posts and painting them with my Finish Max paint sprayer. More details below. My home has zero curb appeal. That’s okay, because a few years ago it was a –50. I’m making improvements slowly but surely. If I had all the time and the money in the world it would HOW TO PAINT MINI BLINDS In this picture you get a better idea of the original color. The top portion is the primer, the bottom is the original color. A closer look. I sprayed the primer on both sides, in a back and forth motion. I covered the strings, and top and bottom. It took 2 cans of primer for this one small blind.

EASY DIY TRIVETS

ugliest hot pads

WINDOW COAT RACK

ONE PALLET PROJECT

LEAF BLOWER

I love my battery operated leaf blower! In fact I have two. I keep one at home and the other lives in the camper. Leaf blowers, not just for leaves! See all my clever uses for leaf blowers in this fun article about all the ways to use a leaf blower. THRIFT STORE SUMMER PROJECTS ABOUT GAIL WILSON - A teacher at heart, Gail Wilson relishes the chance not to show off her projects, but to help others find their inner handywoman, step-by-step.Her blog, MyRepurposedLife.com, chronicles her scrap-saving adventures and has been featured on countless DIY magazines and websites, including Women’s Day, Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy. REPURPOSED CABINET DOOR PROJECT IDEAS This DIY Pet Ramp made from a repurposed cabinet door is great for new puppies, or aging cats and/or dogs. It’s actually been in use in my home for years, with all the above—puppies, cats and dogs! 4. Make a Sign. Use an over sized cabinet door to make a welcome sign for your

porch or entryway!

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REPURPOSED DESK PROJECT IDEAS I have put together a great collection of over 30 repurposed desk project ideas. Whether you are looking for ideas to update an old desk with paint and stain, or reinvent a desk into another piece of furniture, there's something for everyone. I even have some ideas for REPURPOSED FURNITURE OLD DRESSER IDEAS AND MAKEOVERS Painted Vintage Furniture Makeover. Beautiful makeover using milk paint on a vintage dresser. I hope you have found an idea for that old dresser you’ve been holding in storage, or perhaps the one you’re currently using but have been wanting to replace. I have a couple of old dressers in storage just waiting for their new purpose. 😉. I PAINTED THE HINGES I painted hinges for my kitchen cabinets! I guess you may remember the great deal I got on the knobs for my kitchen cabinets? The knobs (and handles) were on clearance, but there were no hinges. The old hinges were definitely not going to work with my new white cabinets. First, I

sprayed them with

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November 2, 2020

VINTAGE COFFEE TABLE MAKEOVER I’m revisiting this old project to inspire you to fix up an old

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