Where do you find your inspiration? I get asked many times how I know something should look. Honestly, I don’t have a book of rules I follow, but most often I try to stick to era and function. However, there are times it’s fun to think outside the box. Today is Trash to Treasure Tuesday and I’m going to show you how this $1 yard sale find gets turned into a DIY butcher block cart. Stay tuned to see what my blogger friends have for you too.

This chunk o’ goodness came from a yard sale for $1 and thought I could do something with it. Sweet, huh?!

It looked as though someone built their own butcher block with pine 2×4’s and left this as scrap. It’s solid as a rock and surely could find new life with some tweaking. Unfortunately, it had much gunk on the sides and needed trimmed, but other than that it’s got potential.

DIY TIME

Since this thing was massive, I asked for help to run it through our table saw to even it up. Meanwhile, I set about looking for the pieces of wood I would need from my stash. My stockpile is dwindling, but that’s okay because it gives me a chance to start fresh.

What I pulled out from here where some weathered posts from my garden, a few strips of remnant birch, scrap pine, and some painted plywood that used to be shelving. Sounds like a hot mess, right? Nah…just wait. {{wink, wink}}

I shortened the garden posts with my favorite miter saw and they were ready to go.

Isn’t that gray patina fabulous? All done by nature – I love it.

MORE TOOLS & FUN

Next, I finally got a chance to try out one of our newest tools the Rip Cut. I totally love Kreg tools and this one was fast becoming one of my favorite side kicks. Here’s the deal: it allows you to make a straight cut using your circular saw. Perfect for onsite jobs where you don’t want to drag around your table saw, and makes cutting large panels down a breeze. I hooked up my small circular saw and had not problem cutting the shelves I needed. I have a new love!

I’m usually seen propping up my large panels on the ground and bent over with my circular trying to get a straight edge. NO MORE! {{happy dance!!}}

Now it’s time to assemble and you can bet I use my drill and my pocket hole jig like a boss. This thing can turn anyone into a builder. Yes, I mean it. Easy to use and makes perfect joints.

ASSEMBLY

Then, to assemble the shelves, I used my nailer and wood glue to make it nice and tight.

Here is my project belly up during assembly. It’s looking good so far!!

Last, to get the finishing touches, I use my paint brush and a white paint to brighten it all up.

ALMOST DONE

While the coats were curing, I turned my attention back to the butcher block top. It needed some heavy sanding with my sander after it was shortened and then it was ready for a topcoat.

Time to put it all together. Last, I just attach with my pocket hole joints I made earlier and use my nailer to add a few fun accents. I even added the same casters I used in my thrifted basket to laundry cart post. I love casters!!

Finally, my DIY butcher block cart is complete.

If you know me, I have a thing for carts, just like the recent one I built from a curbside changing table. They’re fun to use and so versatile in any room of the house.

This cart is staged for kitchen use, but really, it could be used in your craft room, bathroom, office and more. Where would you use it?

THE REVEAL

This DIY butcher block cart top came out wonderfully and I couldn’t be happier that my mom found that $1 score for me.

Also, it can even double as a small place to set up a coffee station for a quick cuppa in the morning. So many options with a cart like this.

What fun it is to get to build and see my ideas come to fruition. In addition, it’s even better to share them with you. I hope you enjoyed seeing how my #trashure became something more.

If you would love to own this cart, you can find it for purchase in my online store. There are also any other of my redeemed pieces and vintage/antique finds.

In addition, pin and share my DIY butcher block cart to inspire others to give DIY a try. Likewise, it really is fulfilling, and I hope more will dare to give it a go.

Up next, I’ll be sharing what I do with this thrifted wall art. Do you have any guesses? Take a peek at the after HERE.

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