Shutter Upcycled (repurposed) into Magazine Rack

Shutters or bi-fold doors are easily found at the curb or thrift stores. This project was made from a bi-fold door that I cut in half.

Step 1: Remove every other slat

You will need to remove every other slat. You can do this by using a claw hammer to break the slat you're removing. I used my Dremel Max to flush cut every other slat.

Step 2: Sand the cut slat.

If you use a hammer to remove every other slat, fill the empty holes with some spackling or wood putty. Because I used the Dremel Saw Max to flush cut my slats, I sanded the pieces smooth.

Step 3: What your shutter should look like

After removing your slats, you can see that you will easily have room to hang your magazines. Tip: I save my removed slats to use as paint stirrers.

Step 4: Prime your shutter

I used a paint sprayer to get a great (easy) coverage. If you don't have a paint sprayer, you can use spray paint. Painting by hand is another option. Be sure to check the opposite side so that you don't get drips and runs.

Step 5: Paint your magazine holder with a topcoat

I used a can of spray paint for the topcoat. Again, you can use a paint sprayer or paint by hand, being careful to not get any runs or drips.

Step 6: Embellish your magazine rack

I used a vinyl cutter to add a decorative swirl. You can use a variety of embellishments, including wood, or some old decorative hardware. There is a definite right side and wrong side to hang your magazines. Be sure to test to see which way you want your magazines to hang.