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    21+ Garage Sale Upcycling Projects

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    Sharing some of our favorite garage sale upcycling projects. There are upcycle furniture ideas, home decor, and much more.

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    There are some really fun upcycling projects with garage sale finds!

    Upcycling Ideas

    Whether its a trip to your local flea markets or an old piece of furniture collecting dust. We love all these fun upcycling ideas breathing new life into some old pieces.

    Closet Update

    from Wise Diy

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    Add frames and a coat of paint to some plain, boring doors, and voila! Whole new look!

    DIY Cake Stands

    from Getz Blogging

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    Make these for under $5 when you shop at garage sales!

    Upcycled Drawer Plant Stand

    from Happy Together by Jess

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    Ever wonder what anyone could possibly need single drawers for? DING!

    Tire Dog Bed

    from Portaldodog

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    Sorry, this site is in a foreign language but this would be a great idea for dogs who like to eat every bed you buy them!

    Sliding Barn Door idea

    from The Brooklyn Home Company

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    You could easily find a barn door at a garage sale and make this slider door for your bathroom or any other room!

    DIY Mason Jar Chandelier

    from Marty's Musings

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    We are in love with this clever upcycling light fixture. Breath new life into that old chandelier gathering dust in the garage.

    Stereo turned into Storage

    from City Farmhouse

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    Can you believe this used to be a stereo? And she found it at a garage sale for ONLY 10 BUCKS!!!

    Upholstered Chair Makeover

    from Artsy Chicks Rule

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    Looks so fresh & new!

    Roller Cart Upcycle

    from Made with Happy

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    This cart was purchased for SEVEN DOLLARS!!

    Pinstriped End Table

    from Liz Marie

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    LOVE this end table upcycle!

    Cabinet to Kitchen Island

    from Blog Lovin'

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    OMG I love this one! You would never know this used to be something way more boring!

    Furniture Upcycling Project

    Vintage Scale Farmhouse Sign

    from Hometalk

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    Never would have thought of this, so unique! Quick and easy flea markets find. Its the perfect vintage style.

    Repurposed Horse Stall Door

    from Design Sponge

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    This one is a bit expensive, but it still looks cool!

    Suitcase Side Table

    from Less-Than-Perfect Life of Bliss

    I've seen this everywhere and it looks way harder than it was! So simple!

    Custom Credenza with Overlays

    from Sarah M. Dorsey Designs

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    OMG this one stunned me! So sheek!

    Easy DIY Chalkboard from Old Art

    from Bright Green Door

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    Super duper is easy!!

    Five Minute Farmhouse Footed Tray

    from Hunt & Host

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    So fun! Love this little touch of country in the kitchen!

    DIY World Map with Lights

    from Hazel and Ruby

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    I have a weird obsession with maps and globes. And people are practically GIVING them away at garage sales!

    Nightstands from a Desk

    from Sugar Bee Crafts

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    LOVE how customizable this one is. Took it from old and boring to new and updated real quick!

    Upcycled Vintage Door to Beverage Bar

    from Finding Home Farms

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    Guys, this one is SO COOL! Love, love, love the rustic feel and would be great for homes that do a lot of entertaining!

    Marimekko Plastic Bottle Planters

    from Pillar Box Blues

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    How fabulous are upcycled plastic bottles? I love the small bits of color.

    Updated Thirfted Lamps

    from The Home I Create

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    Make cheap lamps look expensive with these tips & tricks!

    Egg Carton Flower Wreath

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    Turn those empty egg cartons into a beautiful wreath.

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