Rusty Bike Fenders and Casters
A couple of weeks ago I shared a unique memo board made from half a shutter and a rake head. Since I still had half a shutter leftover from that project why not make another memo board. I still had … Continue Reading →
Category: DIY around the House
Caned Seat Missing? Make a Padded Seat Cover
Remember my pile of musty, moldy junk I scavenged from a farmhouse a couple of weeks ago. I’ve already made projects with the rake head and the drawer (it’s buried in there somewhere) and now it’s time to give the … Continue Reading →
Scavenged Treasures by the Stream
Behind my house, down past the pallet garden, the pallet wood signpost and an old apple tree…down past the storm drainage pond, runs a tiny little stream. I can’t say my kids played in the stream very much when they … Continue Reading →
Recycling an old Rake and Shutter
I’m still playing around with my pile of shutters this time to bring you a memo board. I was coming to the end of my pile, only having 5 shutters left, but when I paid a visit to the salvage … Continue Reading →
Finding a Hidden Sign and a Repurposed Drawer
Last Thursday I showed you all my scavenging finds from an old farmhouse. Among my treasures was this old moldy, mildewy drawer. It was actually one of four that were sitting on the floor. Whatever structure that once held them … Continue Reading →
Treasure Hunting in an old Farm House
Have you ever seen the show American Pickers? Two guys, Mike and Frank, travel the country in search of treasures that they can sell at their antique store in Iowa. Sometimes they’ll get a referral, but very often they’ll just … Continue Reading →
50 Cent Vintage Drawer Hardware
I am always on the lookout for miscellaneous hardware to restock my pile of junk. I do a lot of projects where the hardware is missing, it needs hardware, or I’m just making something out of junk (like my junk angels). … Continue Reading →
Upcycled Shutter Serving Cart
Did you know that this is my 13th shutter project , and since I still have a bunch of shutters in my junk pile, it definitely won’t be my last. You can find my gallery of shutter projects here. Not all … Continue Reading →
Great Blue Heron and a Frame Makeover
My project today comes with a gallery of bird pictures and a couple of bird lovers. I’m using my space today to brag on my niece Caitlin and her boyfriend Bryce. This is my niece in Alaska, elbow deep in … Continue Reading →
Family Fun, Painted Pallet Wood Hearts
Several weeks ago I sat my family down for a fun Valentine project… painting hearts. I thought I might have to twist a few arms, but everyone participated willingly and it was fun to see the creativity. If you have … Continue Reading →
Easy DIY Copper Pendant Light
I was watching the super bowl last night…OK, since my team was eliminated a long time ago, I was watching the commercials and the halftime show..so I was late in typing up my post for today. So late, that I … Continue Reading →
Upcycled Shutter, Floating Frame
A couple of months ago, I’m sitting in Carrabba’s, contemplating what I’m going to order… I was going to do it this time…order something other than my usual, my old standby, mouth watering delicious, Chicken Bryan. It’s described on their website … Continue Reading →
Planning a wedding? 30 Unique and Fun Table Numbers
This post is written for anyone planning a wedding any time soon and for my sweet daughter-in-law Mollie who is in the midst of planning a wedding with my middle son, Kevin. Technically, she is already my daughter-in-law, having married … Continue Reading →
Pallets and Junk Hearts
Earlier in the week I shared with you a trio of pallet wood and junk hearts and today I have another heart project for you with even more pallet wood and even more junk. You would think that if you … Continue Reading →
Pallet Wood and Slate Hearts
While you may think of hearts as just for Valentine’s Day, I think they can be displayed year round. Hearts make great wall art and are even better when you can make them from scraps you may have laying around … Continue Reading →
Mirror Makeover with Pallets
Todays project takes my old favorite, pallet wood, paired with an inexpensive cast off mirror,(I think it used to be a bathroom mirror), and some rusty strips of metal. They are all combined to give a fairly easy mirror makeover. … Continue Reading →
Recycled Barrel Hoop Wall Clock
I’m returning once again to my yard sale stash, this time with another project for my barrel hoop. When I initially went to the store I knew I wanted to make a clock out of my barrel hoop. I didn’t … Continue Reading →
My Pallet Wood has Gone to the Dogs
Last week I showed you an enormous Crab House sign my sister asked me to re-create. I say it was enormous because it wouldn’t fit in my car without sticking out a foot or two. Well, about the same time, … Continue Reading →