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I know what you’re thinking: Where’s the “after” photo? Well, I’m in the midst of finals this week, so no time for crafting. This is a project that I’ll be working on during the coming weeks. Here’s what I plan to add to this dilapidated $10 dresser: paint, new drawer pulls and side handles, casters, wooden drawer dividers, and lift-out trays. The result? A rolling tool cabinet. Can’t wait to finish it. Next week: I’ve got another wooden window frame, and I know how to use it. Hint: It’s not a mirror.
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May 27, 2009 at 2:53 am
Ooooh I can’t wait to see how it turns out.
May 27, 2009 at 4:01 am
You’ve got me so excited already! Can’t wait to see the finished project.
May 27, 2009 at 5:32 am
You have me hooked – this is one that even I would pass over, and I am known for my ‘cheap crappy dresser’ fetish
May 27, 2009 at 6:16 am
I can’t wait to see!
May 27, 2009 at 7:39 am
OOOH! I love it; I can’t wait to see the after photo.
These types of projects are my fave! I just made a dog bed out of an old tv (the ones in the wooden boxes, you know?).
Check it out, if you’d like:
http://erinrages.blogspot.com/2009/05/before-and-after-old-tv-to-dog-bed.html
May 27, 2009 at 9:20 am
can’t wait to see the final result! good luck with your finals.
May 27, 2009 at 9:43 am
Oooh, looks like it has lots of potential!
May 27, 2009 at 10:07 am
Holding my breath. Hurry!
May 27, 2009 at 10:43 am
I can’t wait! Please give resources for your trays you will be using, I would love to so something like this. Good luck on finals!
May 28, 2009 at 3:56 pm
What a neat sounding project. I love dressers. I used to have a lot of dressers and now we only have one. We also live in a 5th floor condo without a garage to store extra dressers LOL Can’t wait to see your AFTER!
May 28, 2009 at 9:53 pm
I want to see this one! Darn finals. Do good then get creative. I am anxious to see.
May 30, 2009 at 7:31 am
Can’t wait!
June 1, 2009 at 2:02 am
I’ve just stumbled across your blog for the first time – a fellow ‘battered old chest of drawers’ afficionado – hooray!
I rent too – and £10 purchases have turned my flat into a home :)
June 1, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Second time I’ve checked in..Can’t wait to see!! :)
June 1, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Mimi – I plan to post updates on this project every week because it will take me more than one week to complete. This Wednesday will be my window project, so please come back Wednesday, then check for an update on the dresser next week. Thanks for visiting!
June 1, 2009 at 8:38 pm
I’m excited! Oh, and happy 1-year anniversary of Craftynest. :)
June 3, 2009 at 5:30 pm
I can’t wait to see the finished project!
I love this blog, so inspiring! I’m nominating you for a Splash Award.
June 12, 2009 at 7:10 pm
I’m so stoked to see what its going to be like!
December 13, 2012 at 7:31 am
So inspiring! I love this blog too, can’t wait to do this! Thanks a lot