When we moved into our house it had lots of old stuff, so we're working to repurpose it all.

Feb 27, 2017 2:46 AM

Took a civil defense water drum from 1962 and added some wood that was purchased nearly 100 yrs ago (receipts are even here!)

Made into a nice side table. You can lift the lid and use it for storage :)

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Omg you have a Cold War water barrel! I'm so jealous.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

nice repurposing!! You rock!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Might I recommend adding a bottom with a felt cushion? Hate to see the floor all scratched up

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Thank you for the suggestion! That's an excellent idea.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

That...Looks really trashy. No pun intended. I'd cover the sides up.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Can't really be a pun since it's not meant to hold trash.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Instructions clearly say to reuse as a commode..

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

No one's saying you can't ALSO do that. This way you never have to leave the living room!

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Excellent

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Crap

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