NewlyWoodwards

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Upcycled garden hose storage

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We had a plastic hose reel in our last house.

It. Was. Horrible.

We cursed that silly thing so much. It was always tipping over and kinking the hose and driving us bonkers.

So, we ditched it when we sold the last house and created something way simpler at the barn.

Metal washtub as hose reel4

I have actually used this vintage wash basin as a pot for plants in the past. I got it at a garage sale for $5. But this year, Ryan mounted it right to the side of the barn for our hose.

Metal washtub as hose reel2

It has the perfect rustic look for our red barn. And it’s also really practical. It’s simple to roll up the hose for storage. It looks nice.

Metal washtub as hose reel1
And there’s space to store garden tools and the like inside, which I think will be handy.Metal washtub as hose reel3

What do you think of our little upcycle?

Comments

  3. Now that is a genius move. I really hate rolling up the hose. I usually just leave in on the garage floor and Nate yells at me. Maybe I just need to get a super cute wash tub to make things better.

  4. Seriously this is the best upcycle in the history of ever! And that red hose – to die for! Perfect Kim. PS – I’ll be spending the next few days with your friend Michelle, we’ll send you some IG love from Atlanta.

  6. I absolutely love this idea! Galvanized pails are such chic objects to decorate with in farmhouse settings. Such an iconic look, but the way you two used it is so unique and simple.