I really love an easy DIY project and this one that I'm sharing today took under 30 minutes to do (minus waiting for the stain to dry).
Inspired by this post on Apartment Therapy, we were able to replace our old mismatching hampers that scratch our hardwood floors every time we drag them out of the laundry closet and create these matching ones on wheels below:
First, we stained two of these wood rounds from Home Depot.
Then using welded wire also purchased from Home Depot, we wrapped it around the edge of the wood rounds and trimmed it.
We then secured the wire by wrapping the excess around the other side.
Next, we turned the hamper on its side and clipped the wire into squares that we bent over the bottom of the wood round. Using a staple gun, we attached each square.
Then, we added some wheels (also purchased from Home Depot).
I found two of these laundry bags at Home Goods for under $15, which fit the wire hamper perfectly.
I told you it was easy!
By the way, I'm happy to announce the winner of the Rewined mimosa candle giveaway
is Barbara C.!
Please look for an e-mail from me so that we can get your candle on its way!
Have a great weekend :)
- Caitlin
is Barbara C.!
Please look for an e-mail from me so that we can get your candle on its way!
Have a great weekend :)
- Caitlin
So cute! You were so lucky to find laundry baskets that worked perfectly!
ReplyDeleteSarah
www.sarahsdaybook.wordpress.com
Thanks! I love when these kinds of things just work out
DeleteI love all you projects, Caitlin!! This is such a nice looking hamper.
ReplyDeleteThanks! The feeling is mutual :)
DeleteWow, this is amazing! I love wire laundry hampers. Genius!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jamie
I love this so much! I actually saw some at HomeGoods awhile ago that I really wanted to buy but they were around 45-50 dollars each which I was just too cheap to spend. Thank you for the amazing inspiration this morning!
ReplyDeleteOh wow- love this idea. so clever to make your own.
ReplyDeleteStopping in to pin.... and I'm happy to know I don't have to sew to make one of these.
ReplyDeleteomg, seriously LOVE these!!! Pinned!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this! Pinned!
ReplyDeleteAw shucks wish we needed a hamper but wait, what else could I use that for? I am loving your hampers, you were so lucky to find those bags, Wonder If they still have them, could buy online. No Hom eGoods around Grand Junction, closest is Denver or over in UT somewhere. I'd rather drive to UT than go over the mountains to Denver. We're west of Grand Junction, CO closer to UT border. G.J. is pretty lacking in "good" stores like HomeGoods, IKEA, frustrating as all get out when I see all the great stuff other bloggers talk about. Hate having to pay s&H to get things and our thrift stores are high also. Now that I've trashed G.J. it does have some good features, give me awhile so I can think of them. lol The dry climate is good.
ReplyDeleteLove color of those bags and pretty smart figuring out how to make your own. Don't you love it when you make something less than half price or more than a store.
Do you have a Harbor Freight where you live? Their casters are less expensive. We have one of those at least but it's quite a ways from our house, we live west and Harbor freight is miles away on south east of G.J.
Look forward to seeing what other awesome projects you make. Happy summer days
Is it a sturdy hamper? I've used that wire and I would be afraid it would collapse or bend under the weight of the laundry.
ReplyDeleteHi yes it is sturdy even when the hamper is full!
Deletefound your project via a pin on Pinterest. Love it. I'm your newest follower and will be back soon to see all your projects.
ReplyDeletejust found this. Love! can you tell me over dimensions of finished hamper
ReplyDeletethanks! it is about 24 inches high and 18 inches wide.
DeleteI love the idea..I think I'd try it using tomato cages. 😊
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