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Indoor Sink - Outdoor Sink

STORMYG10, member | June 16th, 20094 comments

Old Sink New Use

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one more junk chime

oldnews, member | June 10th, 20095 comments

When this 10 year old lounge chair finally bit the dust, I took it all apart, saved the springs, metal strips, wood, and wheels for future projects. This is the first! Gonna need to get a bigger...

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Fire-Planter

elcsco, member | June 9th, 200911 comments

What I have here is an old fireplace insert which I have used for a flower box. I lined the inside with a metal box to keep the dirt in.

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FIREPIT SCREEN CHANDELIER

StrangeCargo, member | May 30th, 200914 comments

What do you do with a rusted out firepit spark screen? Simple. You remove the decrepid screen, invert the screen frame, add a tempered piece of glass, some old chain, and candles for your...

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Trellis

RobJ98167, member | May 21st, 20097 comments

I needed another trellis in the garden for my Aunt Shirley Squash (syrian Summer Squash) to grow up on. I had these plastic border fence pieces I bought at a yard sale some time ago, so I stuck...

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old barn door turned outside shower wall / hall tree

TroyRash, member | April 22nd, 20099 comments

i found this old wood door in a trash pile - i think it was originally a sliding door on either a barn or garage - it still had the slide hardware at the top - i cleaned it and waxed it - i thought i...

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No Empty Nest Blues for Me!!

junkPrincess, member | March 28th, 20094 comments

My son moved into his first apartment! No empty Nest Blues for Me! I turned his bedroom into a beautiful showcase for my antiques, vintage and cool junk finds!

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Utensil Holder - Old Heavy Lard Press

WeBeJunkin, member | March 26th, 20099 comments

We picked this up for $4.00 from an older lady who did not want to keep lifting it into her truck. We tried different things inside of it but you could not fully see it so we decided to use it in our...

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"Gall"-y, it's s bird!

oldnews, member | March 23rd, 20097 comments

Take a beautiful, rusty cog, a few oak galls, glue, and an old vase, and what do you get? a sweet little bird in a nest!

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Putting a Little Light on the Subject

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | March 2nd, 200918 comments

Jim (Junk Architect) you've inspired me! Here’s a neat little lamp project I put together using an old car/truck headlamp, a rusty round thing and a cool stand I bought at Geo's store.

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Can you tell what these are?

alicemom, member | February 22nd, 200910 comments

I found the metal fan blade holders at my local flea market. I just loved them. But what to do with them? Turn them upside down & have great towel holders. They are dated 1898.

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Bathroom with a past...

oldnews, member | February 18th, 200910 comments

My late husband was the BEST junker ever, and because I collect elephants, he came home one day with this antique "elephant" toilet and the oak box to go with it. He had to make his own plumbing to...

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Vintage Glass Insulators Make Great Candles Holders!

BlackDogSalvage, member | February 10th, 200913 comments

we were never quite sure what to do with this terrific stash of vintage glass insulators... until our craftsmen came up with this fun idea... perfect for a garden party! a standing candelabra...

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Little BlueBird on my shoulder, Zippity Do Da, Zippity Yay .. Some Old Stuff

bridiemurphy, member | February 4th, 20095 comments

My Junking Friend, Kathryn K. has since closed "Sophie's Nest" in Austin, I was delighted to find her back in business at an Antique Mall...sporting some of the little pretties that I crafted for her...

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My Love for Junk is on the Rise!

Lanette Lorsung, contributor | January 18th, 200919 comments

When you're having a party, why not bring out the Junk for jazzing up your table?

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A Precious Gift

Georgia Terrell, contributor | January 9th, 200912 comments

I received this wonderful Wisdom Gal from Jenny K last night and I love her and will cherish her forever!

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Another Bird Feeder

Refinerii, member | December 22nd, 20085 comments

A cute bired feeder that the squirels are convinced I made especially for them; they fit perfectly into the little hopper under the roof & help themselves to only the best seeds (and scatter all...

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My little red wagon - repurposed and happy to hold some fun goodies.

bridiemurphy, member | December 3rd, 20088 comments

inspired by May 2008 Country Home JunkMarket project....

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Art with Heart Show concluded...Upcycling in Georgetown, Texas

bridiemurphy, member | December 2nd, 20089 comments

While I focus mainly on upcycling items into functional forms (furniture), it is fun to play with bits and pieces to make playful sculptures. I was inspired by Anthony Pack, of Kansas City, who...

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