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Reclaiming an Outdoor Firepit
Find out, step-by-step, how to make a firepit for your backyard or patio by using a salvaged metal stove. To see Rachael in action, watch her {Re}habitat video series on adaptive reuse and upcycling....
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Swanky Leather Belt Lounge Chair
Find out, step-by-step, how to make an old chair new again with a small investment in second-hand leather belts in this DIY project that anyone can do. A sturdy old chair, $70 worth of thrift store...
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Auctions 101: Preparing for Your First Auction
Don't be afraid to try your luck at an auction. Rachael Ranney, host of Buildipedia's {Re}habitat, shares some insider tips for making your first auction experience a successful one. Let me start by...
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Vintage Doily Table Runner
Set a fantastic and festive table with vintage doilies. Rachael Ranney, host of Buildipedia's {Re}habitat, takes you step by step through this easy project, perfect work for a chilly evening. Create a...
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Assembling a Basic DIY Toolkit
You can get the tools you need to complete almost any upcycling, repurposing, or refurbishing project at your local hardware store. Join Rachael, the host of {Re}habitat, as she shares her tips on...
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The Best DIY and Eco-Friendly Xmas Trees 2011
As the holiday season approaches, Rachael, the host of {Re}habitat, has been focusing on eco-friendly alternatives for some of the traditional elements of Christmas. Living in a small, busy, crazy,...
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Vintage Suitcase Side Table
Creating a multifunctional side table to augment your living room furniture is easier and more affordable than you think. Join {Re}habitat host Rachael Ranney as she turns a vintage suitcase into a...
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Upcycled Bathroom Storage
Find out, step by step, how to upcycle an old door into a unique bathroom storage unit. To see Rachael in action, watch {Re}habitat, her upcycling and repurposing video series. Most bathrooms could...
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3 Amazingly Simple Handmade Holiday Gift Ideas
Let Rachael Ranney, host of {Re}habitat, help you to upcycle some humble materials into gifts this holiday season. Here are three ideas for inexpensive gifts you can make in a few hours. In the past...
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Upcycled Upholstered Headboard
Find out, step by step, how to upcycle a sturdy wooden door into an upholstered floating headboard. Watch {Re}habitat, Rachael Ranney’s online video series, to learn how adaptive reuse can add fun and...
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6 Simple Ways to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient This Winter
Even if you rent your home, the six steps for winterizing are worth doing. They help save the planet… and save you money! Whether you are a renter like me or own your own home, these simple steps will...
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Upcycled Coat Racks
Find out, step by step, how to create two very different DIY coat racks using both natural and recycled materials. Watch {Re}habitat, Rachael Ranney’s online video series, to learn how adaptive reuse...
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DIY Vintage Crate Storage
Learn how to utilize the unique small spaces in your home using a collection of vintage crates, sewing drawers, and shipping boxes creatively repurposed into a funky shelving unit. Rachael Ranney, host...
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DIY Medicine Cabinet
Sometimes it is the materials that inspire the project. Here Rachael Ranney, host of {Re}habitat, finds the perfect use for a long-cherished wooden picture frame. Part of the charm and allure of DIY...
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Upcycled Rain Barrel
Create an eco-friendly and attractive DIY Rain Barrel for your garden. Rachael Ranney, the host of {Re}habitat, shows you how to construct and install a DIY rain barrel. By using a recycled plastic...
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Mid-Century Modern Chair Restoration
Follow our step-by-step guide to learn how to turn any wooden chair into a stunning focal point. Rachael covered an Eames-style frame with cowhide to transform a battered old chair.
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DIY Recycled Glass Bottle Outdoor Lighting
Join Rachael Ranney to see three ways to upcycle wine bottles into simple and elegant outdoor lighting.
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DIY Litter Box Cabinet
Turn any small cabinet into a stylish way to hide your litter box, with a convenient removable top and cat door.
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Sourcing 101: Antique Shows and Flea Markets
Year round here in the Midwest, flea markets and antique shows are some of the best places to source and locate unique and affordable project materials for a DIYer like me. Whether you are searching...
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Advanced Woodworking: Salvaged Buffet Table
In this tutorial, Rachael puts her power tools to use to refinish an industrial buffet table, adding an inlaid wooden counter made of salvaged lathes.
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