It Was Missing a Drawer… So I Tried This


I brought home a little drum table even though it was missing a drawer. Most people would try to rebuild it or hunt for a replacement.

I didn’t.

Instead, I tried something simple that gave it a whole new purpose, and honestly, I like it better this way.

If you’ve ever passed up a piece because it wasn’t “perfect,” you might see it differently after this.

I can't wait to see all these makeovers!

You can check them out in my post, "Missing Drawer Drum Table Makeover."

My Repurposed Life

Gail Wilson shares step-by-step tutorials, before-and-after pictures, and detailed instructions for various upcycled projects on her site.

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