My husband has been so helpful with all of my projects, so I thought the least I can do is dedicate one day a week to re-vamp something useful to him. Today I did something very practical and not over the top, which totally describes him. Whenever I need a nail or something simple, I can never find it, and it seems like he can't either, although he may argue this point. We have some shelves in the garage that scream "organize me" but random boxes of bolts, nails, and screws are unmanageable. I bought a handful of Ball jars from a local craft store and took the lids off. I only need the part of the lid that the jar screws into, so the flat part is set aside. Under the bottom shelf in the garage, I used Liquid Nails to secure the rims.
Let this glue dry completely, trust me, because other wise the outcome is not fun! I took the jars and filled then with things that are small and hard to keep organized, and as long as the jars are screwed into place, they will always be found in the same spot! I chose nails to test with, since they are fairly heavy.
Once he is used to the new placement of his man stuff, I will make them cute, maybe add ribbon and labels. But for now, it is a simple way to say thank you!
Jars: $1.00 each
Total Cost: $4.00
I have nothing to compare this to but mu husband loves it so that makes it PRICELESS!
19 comments:
GREAT idea! Love it.
I have seen this done before and it is such a cute idea and so nice of you to keep your husband happy. But, maybe no lace only jar labels.
Great idea and easy to replace if you break the jars! See, that is something that I would do because I break everything.
Good idea! But I'd forgo the ribbons and labels for the man stuff. Doesn't work too good for them. Especially the ribbons. Maybe some duct tape instead! LOL
What a creative way to save space and organize. I'm always trying to find ways to keep organized because our home space is small and there always seems to be lots of STUFF.
What a great idea! I love it.
That's awesome! I love it. I'm a new follower from blog frog.
Love all the revamps!
Much love
Jorden aka mrswhiffin on swapbot
I think you're on to something, er, maybe I am now - because of YOU! excellent execution of a good idea.
following you from blogfrog,
Sheila
http://farmhousewife.blogspot.com
This is so cool! Can't wait to read more and more.
faizazarin from swap-bot
I'm definitely going to try that one!
camz (happyrocketfingers on swapbot)
I love the jar under the shef idea!!!!
Love,
Bloempje666
[Blog me up baby - a blogger follower swap!]
This is such a great idea, and it will clear up room on the shelves.
Craftymom85- Blog me up baby (swapbot)
Wow, you really have some great re-vamps! I love the dresser re-do and I think the cabinet for the princess dresses would be great!
I saw on your swap-bot profile that you live in Ar. I used to live in Wynne, AR!
I will be following you with interest.
Cynthia L.
That's so lovely - I feel compelled to do something nice for my man now....I'm sure the feeling will pass! :D
Carrie (kiwifruit83 - blog me up baby swap)
I should do one like that myself too! I've seen that before, but forgot it on the way, and now I remembered it again!
Hugs
Anni (jekkuanni at swap-bot)
I have a funny feeling that my hubby is going to love this idea. I can't wait to go home and tell him all about it.
J3ss1ca (Swap-Bot)
wow this is great! practical and easy to do! & you're so sweet to do something for your husband (:
My dad and my grandpa used to do this in their workshops. I remember that they used a lot of baby food jars for the smaller items. Oh what I would give to have space to work with like that...
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