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How to Make a Table from Cardboard Scrap

Georgia Terrell, contributor | June 13th, 200915 comments

This proves that you shouldn't EVER throw anything away!

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Wall Hanging Made With Multi-Colored Springs

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | June 1st, 200916 comments

I had the time of my life at the junkyard this weekend... An entire dumpster full of new truck parts came in the day before and they were saving it for me to pick through first. We're talking TONS of washers in interesting shapes and sizes, small medium and large lug nut covers, metal bits and pieces that who knows what they went to, etc. But the highlight of the hunt was finding these amazing steel multi-colored, multi shaped springs. Orange, blue, green, red, yellow, black, gray...

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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun- Contributor Challenge

Georgia Terrell, contributor | May 23rd, 200911 comments

My LP challenge was really FUN. Just the way I like it.

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Junk Market Centerpiece

Georgia Terrell, contributor | May 21st, 20097 comments

This is the centerpiece that I came up with for the AMAZING Junk Market Pot Luck Dinner.

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MORE COOL STUFF

italianpeasant, member | April 29th, 20095 comments

I WAS OUT & ABOUT THIS WEEKEND, HAD TO TAKE A BREAK FROM MY SONS REDO I'M WORKING ON :) DON'T TELL HIM.SHHHHHHHHHHHHH

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The Evolution of a Junky MidCentury Modern Side Table

ModHomeEcTeacher, member | April 23rd, 20095 comments

One junky, formica topped modern side table ($6.99) has been redesigned three times. For the complete reincarnation history of the two tiered table, see my post on Curbly. The felt...

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Heavy Table Makes a Mighty Statement

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | April 20th, 200919 comments

Well, the stuff I’ve been finding at the Salvage Yard keeps getting heavier and heavier… The guys are starting to tease me now because everything takes a forklift to lift into my truck. The parts for this indoor / outdoor table were no exception. It’s mighty and it's heavy!

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MORE JUNK FROM JUNKIN' GIONI

italianpeasant, member | April 16th, 20095 comments

MORE COOL STUFF

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Button Tray

ModHomeEcTeacher, member | April 14th, 200917 comments

A $1.99 teak tray from Goodwill was a breeze to convert into a hip Button Tray for wine and cheese. The trick is the drill bit housing that takes a nice plug right out of the wood. A little sanding...

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Mod Oval Ottoman from Goodwill Pleated Plaid Skirt

ModHomeEcTeacher, member | April 14th, 200915 comments

This oval ottoman (my favorite shape) was covered in a red fabric with a huge stain on the top. I purchased a big pleated plaid skirt at my fav Goodwill, removed the waistband and pressed on some...

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Repurposed Desk Made With Vintage Type and Machinist Table Base

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | April 14th, 200937 comments

My *new* desk made from a machine shop table and vintage type is complete. It measures a whopping 4' wide by 8' long. It took over two months to put together and I am so happy with the results.

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Block-O-Blocks

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | April 1st, 20098 comments

Here's a fast but fun wall hanging project you can create using old wooden children’s blocks.

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Faucet Knob Art Pieces

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | March 31st, 200921 comments

As many of you know, I have a thing for metal faucet / valve knobs and usually come home from the junkyard with a bunch every week. In a previous post I showed and example of a wind chime and here are my latest wall art creations.

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G E O

Georgia Terrell, contributor | February 28th, 200916 comments

I got these letters from Miss Jenny K. and mounted them above the door to my new project room....which isn't quite done.

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JennyK's Office Re-Junking Part #3

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | February 28th, 200912 comments

I've been a busy bee with my office re-junking project and am really happy with the results so far. In this post I show my medical cabinet printer and office supply cabinet, my gurney "side board" and some fun art along the way... The next posting will be of my "new" desk. Stay tuned!

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My Latest Salvage Yard Haul

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | February 28th, 200911 comments

Well, the last couple visits to my favorite salvage yard produced some wonderful round-shaped finds and fabulous letters!

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Push Lawnmower Lamp

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | February 15th, 200926 comments

I've decided to re-junkify my office at work and will be posting a series of photos so you can join me along the way.... Here's my first real "junking" piece - a push lawnmower lamp I made with my father over 10 years ago. I decided it would look good up against my blue wall shining on the metal "GATHER". It is sitting on an old hospital gurney but that's for another post...

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Orange Cabinet Makeover

racers7, member | February 12th, 20098 comments

I found this old orange cabinet in the basement of my cousin's house. It is made of a fiber board, melamine type of material. They didn't want it so I'm using it as a cabinet. Ive...

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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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