Home Hardware - The Re generation

Split Personality

The Mark Cullen potting bench transforms beautifully into a gorgeous outdoor bar with the simple addition of a few useful products. Dave and Karen from my Home Hardware were great inspiration on this project. It's a wonderful addition to your outdoor entertaining.

What We Used

potting bench 5011-701

By Day:

Mark's Choice garden gloves 5032-308
garden tools 5075-287/492/697/768/857/991

By Night:

robe hooks hold hand towels or oven mitts for barbecue 3204-165
stemware holders holds wine glasses 4431-458
DOT-it^® swivel light bars 3697-997/998/999
cedar planter boxes for storage and wine rack 5081-412/421/430
Beauti-Tone, Wood Shield Best, natural clear 1866-706

Accessories:

corkscrew 4323-025
towel 8388-332
tongs 4172-157
ice cream scoop 4158-260

The cedar planter box easily transforms into a handy wine rack or storage container. Stemware holders fastened under the bench store glasses.

planter box 5081-412/421/430
stemware holders 4431-458

We used DOT-it^®swivel light bars under the shelf to light up the festivities. 3697-997

Simple Idea

Line the clay potswith napkins, as serving containers for chips and other dry snacks. The tub insert holds ice for beverages now instead of soil.

Pipe Dreams

Bring a touch of glamour to your outdoor entertaining with sewer pipe! Rethink ABS drainage pipe as an affordable material that is perfect for making very easy, fun projects for the outdoors.

Pipe Dreams

Floral Cradle

Table centrepieces are as important outside as in. They enhance the dining experience to the max. Craft this floral vase from ABS. Create it any length you desire - its low profile allows for eye to eye contact with your guests. Our project is an 18" long vase.

What You'll Need

ABS drainage pipe 3252-090
end caps 3254-633
ABS cement 3254-212
2" x 3" spruce
jig saw 1268-540
sandpaper 1625-860
black paint 1721-177

Step By Step

Vase:

Cut 3" ABS pipe 18" long. Starting 2" in from
the end, drill 1" holes with a 1" drill bit at 2"
centres in a straight line.
Glue the end caps with ABS cement.

Cradle: Make the cradle from 2" x 3" spruce.

Trace the curve of the pipe and cut with jigsaw.
Sand and paint black.

Night Lights

Capture the ambience of a summer starry night with 3" ABS pipe cut to 18" (may be longer or shorter to meet your design needs). Group three together in varying heights for a lit table or garden art. Très chic. Très simple.

What You'll Need

ABS drainage pipe 3252-090
DOT-it^® Night Lights 3697-912/903/921/930/949/958
end caps 3254-633

Step By Step

Staying 11/2" from the ends, drill random holes ranging from 1/8" to 3/8" through the pipe.
Place DOT-it^® Night Lights inside the caps.
Turn on the lights and place caps over the pipe ends. Safety first! When drilling holes put ABS pipe in a drill press or when using a hand drill secure in a vice.

Note:To paint or spray the ABS pipe and caps, simply scuff and paint.The wonderful metallic finish of hammered paintwould be beautiful. To remove lettering on ABS pipe simply wipe off with Goof Off.