Building a Little Free Library from Reclaimed Materials

 Day 1

 We went to the Upstate Vintage Flea Market today where I found this very sad looking old toy chest for just $2. Soon it will be transformed into a Little Free Library for our yard. Some planks from wood pallets, leftover house paint, and other fun touches will transform this ugly duckling into something special. Here are some pictures:

 

 

There were SO many staples holding this vinyl on to the door!

 

 

Tom and Ben took existing wood pallets we had and broke them apart for the planks. Ben then removed all of the nails and measured the planks.

 

Wood planks from the pallets were measured, cut, and nailed to cover the shell of the old toy chest.

Day 2 -- So much sanding!

Then I caulked. LOTS of caulk was used to ensure that the books will not get wet when it rains or snows.

I painted the library next:

Then, I had to tackle the door. I primed and painted it black and added a crystal door knob, which was leftover from when I changed out knobs in the bathroom.

One week later:

We had this hanging up on a big tree in the front yard a week after we found the toy chest at the flea market. Here are some more pictures:

 

 

Visit our Little Free Library in Irondequoit at the corner of Saint Paul Blvd. and Hardison Road. Take a book, say hi to the gnomes and fairies on the trees and have fun! Don't forget to follow us on Instragram and Facebook, too!