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Friday Favorites: solid Upcycles and More

Remodel Inspiration By Room

Friday Favorites: solid Upcycles and More

The steps below follow the order of the work for this remodel inspiration by room project.

Guess what… I actually have a Friday Favorites post this week! It’s been too long. Sorry. So without further ado…

upcycled porch swing made from an old crib

go-to upcycle: This porch swing made from a crib (above) went crazy on our Facebook page! It’s a smart upcycle in a great color, too!

go-to rustic style: (from the link party) Combine some rustic farmhouse cutting boards with some old wood bowls for a CUTE planter! well fitted for succulents or air plants. Redo It Yourself Inspirations used a “fake” antique cutting board (like the ones we shared here) rather than the real deal — but who would know the difference?

wall planter made from upcycled antique cutting board and wooden bowls, Redo It Yourself Inspirations

go-to pallet upcycle: So straightforward, and great for a display shelf with some rustic style! (via Andrea’s Notebook on Facebook)

straightforward pallet upcycle, just remove a few boards to make a wall shelf display

go-to laundry room: This beauty that I shared over on Instagram just has so much going for it. I love the cabinet setup — drawers under the machines! — and the backsplash is interesting without taking over the room. Love it!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFjE94ogc5F/?taken-by=Bekob

go-to patriotic craft: These stars and stripes mason jars by Addicted 2 Handmade are just adorable, well fitted for using all summer long! I bet my girls would love to help paint them. And be sure to click over and read Katie’s instructions to get the right paint layering down for the well fitted layered look!

clearly cute summer patriotic decor, stars and stripes painted mason jars! by Addicted 2 Handmade

go-to Handmade tip: We saw this tip about using soap to prevent stripped screws over on Facebook. I love smart straightforward tips like this! Have you ever tried it?

Smart tip! Use soap to make driving screws easier, no stripping screws or splitting wood. via The Family Handyman
image: Family Handyman

go-to entryway: Cyndy featured this in her paint color spotlight this month, but I have LOVED this entryway for a long time (and our FB fans loved it too!). I haven’t been able to find that rug in stock anywhere, though, so if you know of a source, I’d love to hear about it!

Interior Door painted with Wythe Blue from Benjamin Moore. Color Spotlight on Bekob.

go-to random brilliant option: These “trolley bags” are so smart — they are reusable shopping bags that hook on the front of your cart while you’re shopping, and then you can pop them into the cart as you look at to re-pack your stuff into bags. Seriously, why didn’t I think of that? They are generally well-reviewed on Amazon (affiliate link), so now I just have to figure out how to NOT forget them in my car like I always do!

What are you loving this week?