My Husband — He’s Industrious
When the time came for Little No Limit to start using a bed, the crib was in poor condition. Due to multiple moves, several screws were missing and the crib was held together in two spots by, well, nothing. A very mobile child could hurt him or herself in it. Fortunately, Little No Limit, while during the day time is living up to the full extent of her name, in the evenings is a calm sleeper. So we let her sleep in the crib. Now that she was done using it, though, there was no one we could give this shaky, missing-pieces crib to. So we disassembled it and planned to throw it away.
Now, here’s something you should know about me: I hate throwing things away. I love sites like Craigslist and Freecycle were you can give junk away for free, just in case someone really has a use for my broken chandelier, my rusty fertilizer spreader, and the like. I fantasize that some Homer Simpson-style modern artist is taking my junk and turning it into art.
So, this broken down crib was a real dilemma of mine. It seemed our only option was to throw it away. Husband was disassembling it, and made a remark about how nice the wood was and asked if this was the kind of wood I’d like for the computer desk I’ve been wanting in the kitchen.
And the light went on.
“Gosh, honey, do you think you could just… make me a desk out of this?”
And behold:
A desk made from a crib. Yeah, it doesn’t have the polished finesse of Pottery Barn, or even Wal-Mart, but it serves its purpose.
(And don’t ask me how he did it. Once Husband gets a hold of his table saw and biscuits and wood glue, and whatever else amateur carpenters keep in their garage, I just sort of… leave him alone.)
*This post brought to you by the Crazy Hip Blog Mamas writing carnival. The prompt was “Crazy hacks you have come up with — unconventional uses for baby items or things you thought you’d never do as a parent but find yourself doing out of sheer desperation!”
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very clever! and you can use the crib slats for spankin’ sticks.
(yes, people, i’m kidding ;-))
Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! oh, sorry..I’m been funneling Bob the Builder in large doses - but i guess it’s applicable here - good job on reusing it - I hate to part with things too - I am always convinced they are going to find a second life somewhere in my house..
Can your husband come to my house and make me a bookshelf? I’ve got some tape and some plastic walmart bags and a few laundry baskets.
Just let me know when he’s coming so I can order some pizza.
Good work, Husband of Riley. My husband reuses everything too, but that is because he is Cheap.
I believe my laziness prohibits me from tackling any “crib to desk” type projects.
It looks like your husband is industrious in a fashionable sort of way. My dear husband’s renovations sometimes leave a lot to desire, though they are done with love.
Clever, very clever! I LOVE IT! Good for you for recycling!
I am new to the love of freecycle and craigslist. But, alas, I’m always a consumer. I will sell soemthing someday, though. I’m sure of it.
Also, SRH speaks sooth.