$20 drawer pulls for only $2 Each!!

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Services for Real Estate Pros with pha logistix inc

$20 drawer pulls for only $2 Each!!

 

Very clever... a step by step video showing how $20+ dollars can make about 30 "designer" drawer pulls that would normally set someone back by about $480 plus tax and delivery charges!

As a moving organizer and someone who is always looking for ways to get a designer look for less, I really appreciated finding this how-to video on You Tube.  The real trick is to use the right diameter of bolt that will handle the stress of constant pulling. 

The list of materials for this project are:

  • Vegetable-tanned Leather Hide, $20 on Etsy (a single hide yields 30 cabinet pulls).
  • Matte Behr Interior Paint in white; $11.23 at Home Depot.
  • Nuts and Carriage Bolts; $5.44 for a pack of 20 at Home Depot.
  • General Tool 818 Scratch Awl; $6.60 at Amazon.
  • Paint Brushes; $1.15 each at Home Depot.

Have a wonderful 2013 and remember.... A Happy Move is an Organized Move!!

Comments (11)

Joan Valverde
HomeSmart - Colorado Springs, CO
GRI,CDPE,CNE,MRP,SRES Colo Sprgs, Blk Forest, Monu

Peggy,  Thanks for sharing this video.  It is amazing what we can learn from U tube .  and the brilliant minds and ideas of folks.  Have a happy New Year!!

Jan 05, 2013 09:28 AM
Joel Weihe
Realty World Alliance - Wichita, KS
Helping you to use your VA home loan benefits

What a neat idea! I'm going to try it on an old antique dresser I have.

Jan 05, 2013 09:55 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Such a classy way to dress up drawers. Thanks for sharing this clever and creative idea. I would be easy enough to make some extras for the ones that get used the most.

Jan 05, 2013 10:34 AM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

Joan...  I know... You Tube is very informative!

Bet that would look nice, Joel... maybe even add a decorative spacer between the leather and the bolt head to keep in line with the antique look.

Now that's thinking, Margaret!

Jan 05, 2013 10:37 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Peggy, I am always amazed at how creative some folks are.  The best part is that these appear to be rather original. Not something we see everyday.  

Jan 05, 2013 12:57 PM
Stella Barbour
NoVa Brokers LLC - Vienna, VA
Principal Broker, Serving Virginia and Maryland

Very cool and nice easy to do.  Thanks for sharing and great video presentation.

Jan 05, 2013 11:18 PM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

I agree Kathleen - and thank goodness for those creative folks to make interesting things for us to enjoy!

Glad you enjoyed it Stella...

Jan 06, 2013 08:45 AM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

They definitely are creative, David!!

Feb 23, 2013 01:44 AM
Michele Connors
The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County - Greenville, NC
Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor

very cool ! I like the look direction allow for a finger pull--good for offices and file systems .. Im inspired !

Mar 05, 2013 04:47 AM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

Glad I could be of help to you finding inspiration, Michele!!

Mar 05, 2013 11:01 AM