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DIY Rustic Wheelbarrow

by Jennifer

Last Monday I told you a little bit about a project I was working on with The Home Depot to help get the word out about their free in-store workshops, and today is the day I’m showing you how I put it all together. Just to refresh your memory, or if you missed the original post, I built a DIY rustic wheelbarrow that is just perfect for fall. Here’s a look at Home Depot’s version of the wheelbarrow.

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A group of bloggers came up with their own takes on the project, including the little tribe I’m in, put together by Jen Woodhouse.

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Here’s my version of it.

A DIY rustic wheelbarrow with a hand-painted herringbone pattern, perfect for all kinds of fall decorating! #DIHWorkshop #sponsored

You can see that the construction is just the same but I chose to stain mine with Minwax Early American and then hand drew a herringbone-inspired pattern with a Sharpie oil-based paint pen.

A DIY rustic wheelbarrow with a hand-painted herringbone pattern, perfect for all kinds of fall decorating! #DIHWorkshop #sponsored

We still use our screened porch in the fall but it can get chilly in the evenings so having a spot to store throw blankets is the perfect fall accessory for the room. Well that and the fireplace of course!

A DIY rustic wheelbarrow with a hand-painted herringbone pattern, perfect for all kinds of fall decorating! #DIHWorkshop #sponsored

Fall porch with electric fireplace

This little rustic wheelbarrow was so easy to build thanks to a comprehensive tutorial from The Home Depot. You can make one for yourself, to hold blankets, flowers, pumpkins, Halloween candy, or really anything you can think of this fall, by signing up for a DIH (Do-it-Herself) Workshop at your local store. The Home Depot offers Workshops at all of their locations for do-it-yourselfers of all ages and experience levels. There are three types of Workshops offered – Do-It-Yourself (DIY), Do-It-Herself (DIH) and Kids. You can learn how to build décor projects, how to make easy home repairs, and how to operate tools through demonstrations and step-by-step instructions. All Workshops are 100% FREE too, so you have nothing to lose and LOTS of amazing skills to gain.

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This rustic wheelbarrow would be a great starter project and you would learn the basics of using some common power saws and an electric screwdriver, both of which are tools I use all the time and have proven to be invaluable skills for me to have as both a homeowner and a creative.

A DIY rustic wheelbarrow with a hand-painted herringbone pattern, perfect for all kinds of fall decorating! #DIHWorkshop #sponsored

A DIY rustic wheelbarrow with a hand-painted herringbone pattern, perfect for all kinds of fall decorating! #DIHWorkshop #sponsored

Even if you already have some of these basic skills, The Home Depot’s FREE workshops are a great way to build on your knowledge base and make something fun in the process.

A DIY rustic wheelbarrow with a hand-painted herringbone pattern, perfect for all kinds of fall decorating! #DIHWorkshop #sponsored

And now be sure to stop by and see what the other ladies participating in this project have come up with. I can’t wait to see how they styled their rustic wheelbarrows!

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Comments

  1. Kim@NewlyWoodwards says

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    This looks too great. (And I”m not just saying that because I also have my packed with throw blankets.) I Love the addition of the “doodles” – such a fun look.

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Love that we were on the same wavelength!

  2. Kim@NewlyWoodwards says

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    This looks too great. (And I”m not just saying that because I also have my packed with throw blankets.) I Love the addition of the “doodles” – such a fun look.

  3. JenWoodhouse.com says

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    I love how you customized your wheelbarrow! Your photos and styling are always so stunning, Jen. Thanks so much for joining me in this Virtual Party! xo

  4. Brenda@Cozy Little House says

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    It’s a perfect addition to your porch!
    Brenda

  5. Megan Duesterhaus (The Homes I says

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    Love the simple yet elegant details, Jennifer! It’s really something you could display year round – it works so nicely on your (amazing!) porch!

  6. Julia @cuckoo4design says

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    I think it is awesome. Would be so cool for Christmas too.






Meet Jen

I'm a design and DIY lover, decorator, modern home-maker, foodie, fashion enthusiast, and jill-of-all-trades when it comes to home improvement. I'm slowly but surely adding classic-contemporary style to my early 90's colonial home one inch at a time and I'm taking you along for the ride.

It's often messy - there are usually project remnants and toys strewn about - but the making of a home isn't always tidy work and I love showing you how you can make and style and organize your way to a home and a life you love!

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