Not Your Grandma's Tool Cabinet - Hutch RePurpose

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[@jameslastname9171]

Grandma always kept an exquisite tool hutch on display

[@QuiteContent]

Congratulations! The frugal thrift store choice turned out to be amazingly efficient. You have a intelligent, creative mind.

[@CapturingWonderland]

This is what I love about vintage furniture. It’s multifunctional and made so well.

[@SharonWieser]

Love the hutch and how you are reusing it. Eventually, maybe it will go in your home, but that's for your future. I really like your ingenuity.

[@carolyncarlson3825]

I've said it many times...your brain is a gift from God. It fascinates me, the way you see things. Great job ! Hugs

[@EveBrandy]

What a fantastic tool hutch, I love the way you think.

[@letasparks2485]

YOU HAVE THE BEST~~~~IDEAS!!! You amaze me!! I am PROUD OF YOU....I know that sounds strange, yet I AM!!!! 😄😄😄

[@deefrye5390]

A place for everything and everything has a place. Makes looking for tools so much easier to find. Plus it makes the work trailer look classy❤

[@NosyHausfrau]

I say with love it's, "in its place." I agree about the class. It looks great.

[@BarbaraBraue]

That’s the prettiest tool cabinet I have ever seen. You deserve it and did a great job organizing!

[@heidik-lady8135]

that is perfect. you know how to spot solutions that others would miss. 👍

[@saadgt2009]

Excellent re-purposing of an old faithful of many homes and kitchens 👍

[@TheLiFeInPines]

What a beautiful hutch! 😍 Love that you modified it without doing it permanently! That piece would be in our kitchen if Jenna got her hands on it! 😂

[@lynnew5619]

That’s a very posh tool cabinet, but clearly the DeWalt tools deserve it for all their hard work. Great work. 👏👏❤

[@dianetavegia2058]

Love this!!!! Y'all are so smart! Most people would never think to use the blocks to lift the top!!

[@davecisneros5285]

It's kinda fun having free reign over something that was previously a showpiece. Yet Doug gave it proper resepects unlike myself who would have spray painted it camo. That's a quality piece and I don't blame you for wanting to repurpose it. Makes life interesting!

[@againstallodds0538]

Great job, Doug 👏👍

[@williamrichardson3993]

Well done!

[@juliesutton4551]

Love it!!! So organized

[@TCMedicare101]

That cabinet is AWESOME! love it!

[@Flower3394]

Nice job Doug. I wanted to mention theres a young girl on youtube. That bought an abandoned mid century modern house. Shes doing reno to it. The roof is bad and leaking. There is some structural damage as well as moĺd everywhere. Her and her family as well as her boyfriend is slowly doing videos on the reno. If you want to watch her. Her name is Jenna Phipps. I love the house. Shes going to try and keep as much of the stuff they take out. Like lamps and everything. Shes finding treasures in the stuff that was left behind.

[@patriciahazeltine9986]

I told her about Doug, too!

[@yvonnelucas-cessna4458]

I like it, especially with glass doors so you can see what tool you're looking for, and you don't have to keep opening cabinets to find out where they're at!!!

[@cindyinaz2357]

I use tools in my craft room and I do understand the importance of keeping them protected, as well as organized…tools of any kind are not cheap. I enjoyed the video as always.

[@jennbell4251]

I remember when you had just a few basic tools, you’ve come a long way 😊

[@ScotWalt858]

Thanks!

[@diyfferent]

Thank you!

[@irenel.m.3238]

Excellent project, tools are expensive, need the proper care, and the modified hutch will take care of that.

[@2winlock]

Seriously Doug, you should receive some form of recognition from Dewalt for demonstrating a lot of their power tools! Also, have always recognized your respect for all your tools and now you have repurposed a solid built wooden hutch into a perfect home for power tools and a beautiful one at that for the near perfect size you needed! Good job dear family!

[@chalmadanes405]

Brilliant idea with hanging brackets

[@pinkmosquito22]

Personally, I think a tool hutch is a great idea! 🤩

[@fijid8976]

Hi Doug and Ashley. I love the hutch tool cabinet! It's a genius idea💡 😊. You guys rock! Thank you for sharing and as always God bless your beautiful family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🙌🌷💖

[@samaramartinez9206]

Awesome awesome awesome you always come up with the best ideas plus for people who have mobility issues and can’t do projects. I’ve really appreciate your channel.

[@3rdgrainrocks88]

I love organizing. Great job. And once again you used something I would never have thought of.

[@bushpushersdaughter]

You have brought tool storage to new heights! I agree with you. You have quite an investment in your tools, they should have a safe and beautiful home!

[@mlm7598]

Looking good and I love that hutch and base. It's style reminds me of the south with the curves etc. Love those stands for keeping the tools on. Brillant. Dual purpose...........pleasing to the eye and great for storage. Genius. Have a great weekend!

[@nicholas-qx9pw]

Suggestion: you can store your glass shelves on the top of the hutch. Got to admit, your hutch idea turned out better than I expected. Nice buy.

[@jojoply]

I love the tool hutch. New life.

[@donanappier4601]

Have u saw people taking top of hutches for the top of kitchen cabinets? they paint them and hang...looks cool.

[@sharibushnell003]

Doug what a genius idea for the tools to be hanging in there. Love love it

[@maryvanulzen3414]

I repurpose thrift store finds all the time. I think they are more aesthetically pleasing and more interesting than new, store bought Chinese junk.

[@vivianwilliams2216]

Your tool hutch and bottom buffet cabinet are an elegant and excellent combination to your work and tool shop ! 👏Great job, you may have started a trend! 😊👍💕💕💕

[@kathleendenison8925]

WHAT A BRILLIANT AND BEAUTIFUL IDEA❤❤❤

[@sheilascobee4530]

I really love how you've organized your tools and the cabinet is perfect. 💞

[@kcbguy57]

tool box Doug. Looks great.

[@Kt75082]

I used my mother’s old hutch as a tool hutch for three years now! It’s a great idea.

[@beatricebee4809]

This is off topic, but what happened to the antique kitchen sink you were restoring. I loved that project and was looking forward to your kitchen remodel.

[@diyfferent]

We got distracted by the weather and new projects popping up so we put it aside for now. It's still missing the doors and drawers. But it's functional and working great! It's been amazing to have a working kitchen sink. We'll try to do an update for you.

[@daydreambeliever6603]

Did you refinish it with appliance paint?

[@lesliebblack]

OSHA here! I love the new tool hutch, everything’s great!! But Doug, glass doors in a workshop? I really think you could easily put a tool through the glass, even worse your hand or arm! If you for some reason loose your balance or footing, or a piece of wood kicks back, a hand or elbow is going through the glass. I was thinking while watching, those doors are actually really cool without the glass. Or replace with plexiglass. Just too dangerous….sorry!!!!

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

Adhesive clear film over the glass would mitigate the safety issues.

[@joycejohnson7640]

Are you going to replace the glass in the doors with plexiglass? Kind of iffy to have the glass with all of the tools.

[@wdjones4735]

That cabinet is beautiful and now very functional for all of your power tools, etc. I hope that after you’ve built your new shop you can bring it into the house for your dining room. Great job! Thanks for sharing👍🏻Have a great weekend🙂

[@annasoto3076]

The hutch was a good find-idea as a tool cabinet.Every handyman's dream.Youve got a man shed.

[@lindacarruthers3423]

It’s great to see the tool storage unit installed and filled.Some people can’t see potential in items used in a way they were not intended to be .You see that very clearly as you go along ,and in thrift shopping effectively one must have that skill .It is perfect ,and the shop looks so good with it now being a cut above.I love tung oil .It is all I use to finish wood.Old age and infirmity excludes me from big projects ,but the small ones are within my grasp and can be done whilst seated.I am in the middle of stripping and finishing three little side tables. Originally tall strongly made thrift shop bar stools,now cut to plant stand or side table height.thrillingly the black paint had concealed the wood scraps joined together ,forming the surface. Beautifully grained Thai hardwood off-cuts making a glorious sampler of exotic wood. The Tung oil brings it to life.

[@sharonsardeson7992]

Awesome tool storage center. A place for everything and everything in it's place! Being organized makes all projects and clean ups less stressful as well.❤

[@kerrylynnparsons7879]

Well done, Doug!!! I have a large wooden cabinet that I now know what to do with it!!! 🥰🎶❤️🎶❤️🎶🏡🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@jimdelong949]

I agree with some of the other commenters Grandma had a special hutch for all her fancy and sometimes expensive china, extra. Which made her happy. So Doug There's nothing wrong with you having all your nice expensive tools in a fancy case 😊 Sure looks 100 times better than a DeWalt metal cabinet.

[@debbiealtman5373]

That’s a great find and a good price as far as I’m concerned. There’s nothing wrong with using it as a tool cabinet. Looks great.

[@theElderberryFarmer]

Very nicely done, Doug. Incorporating the hanging tool rack system into that piece of furniture is a very elegant solution to organizing your tools without making any excessive modifications to the cabinet. Take care and God Bless.

[@scwils8285]

Awesome! I used a gun cabinet I purchased at Habitat Restore to store my fabrics. I took two 12" maple base kitchen drawer cabinets, put them on wheels, built a frame around them seperating them by 30" for a chair; then added a top and made a rolling sewing center. I love repurposing beautiful solid wood furniture. It's fun and thrifty! I showed my hubby your beautiful tool cabinet. (So you've got extra views on this video!) Love Love Love this idea!

[@nimabevis4509]

I LOVE that rack! I think I'll order a couple, as well, for my growing DeWalt hand tool collection. Thanks, Doug!

[@Anubus137]

Looks terrific! Love that you are repurposing the hutch.

[@artifactartstudio107]

Nice! I love it. Actually a tad jealous. 😂 But of course I’m happy you’re getting organized in a pleasing to the eye fashion! I feel disorganized all too often; and when I try to organize, it takes so long, I run out of energy. Great job Doug!🎉

[@diyfferent]

I totally get it. It really burns me out trying to get organized. We're still working on it little by little.

[@artifactartstudio107]

@@diyfferent I’m cheering you on! 🏁🏁

[@sherryrunslate9678]

@@diyfferentalways the way it goes that is why we end up working on various projects at one time. Do a little at a time each day until you wake up and realize you are completely organized!

[@ronnyrice697]

That is too cool . And you can see what tool you need to grab . Awesome

[@yvonneost12]

Your saw holder is brilliant , your such a clever little vegimite Doug , thats a aussie saying for a smart cookie " well done "

[@adeleetherton2665]

You guys are so amazing~~such a team!! Glad to see that it worked out. Always good to repurpose and recycle!

[@shergc]

The original owner sure would be surprised at what you did with the cabinet. It's good you fixed the sag problem right away. Nice job!

[@annamorgan9069]

Ready? Yeah, but with a question mark. Ashley is such a trooper. Great mom and matches her husband’s work effort one for one. I’m such a fan.

[@karencatalano4349]

I think it was a cool idea using the hutch for your tools. Nice and organized.

[@Good_News]

LOVE THE TOOL HUTCH! It's awesome when we think outside the box and use something in a way that works for us!

[@thomasfouts2700]

What a great workbench hutch! You are thinking ahead and efficiently. I really like what you did there!

[@annateague2354]

You have a fancy cabinet in your workshop my husband has a chandelier in his lol

[@etd2464]

Probably the best $215 you've spent! So organized! Well done!

[@debralane7408]

Happy is a good thing I think it’s really cool and it looks nice as well. Organized job well done

[@carolinestagg6807]

Awesome transformation of the cabinet !!!!

[@paulgeluso5793]

Love the tool cabinet.

[@shelleylee8774]

Those tool racks are a perfect fit! Good job!

[@mariehall9514]

Your creativity never ceases to amaze me

[@traviswilliams6101]

I really like that hutch, I have one almost identical that I also picked up at a thrift shop and I use the bottom drawers for my movies, games and puzzles. Then the top with the glass doors I use to display my collectibles and keepsakes.

[@SandraCrockett]

So organized! Wow!

[@immunitycorrupts3641]

Bye~! looks amazing!

[@JaniceAdams-s1j]

You have the most beautiful tool hutch. Good job.

[@chalmadanes405]

I love the repurpose concept. Save from landfill. Very great idea.

[@lovelylisawarriorqueen7923]

That is the coolest looking cabinet! Smart, smart, smart...

[@annettearties8538]

Job well done!😊

[@sandrahall3396]

I love that y’all repurposed the hutch. Honestly it’s a lot better than sitting unused in a thrift store. Doug I really wish that you didn’t get so bothered by the overly opinionated comments, it’s not their stuff and people are going to insert their opinions regardless. So do what makes you and Ashley happy. 😊

[@victoriahughes5041]

I love the inventive way you think, the hanging shelf is very cleaver

[@aileenhaggarty681]

Looks great. I love the organisation of it all. I am impressed. Bless 🙏🏻❤️

[@XtremeChiliPepper]

I'd say you made an appropriate home for a couple grand worth of tools! Turned out very nice, and smart to remove the glass!

[@jahnkecy]

Nice work! Plus it makes you happy, so you'll enjoy working in the space more and be more likely to put your tools away! 😍

[@darrylmcleman6456]

I am jealous of all that tool storage!!! I need to do similar! CHEERS from HERE!

[@Hollybank5]

Doug - that unit is absolutely perfect !! What a great tool and accessories storage ✔️✔️ Ashley - girl, you got a “ keeper “ in Doug !! ❤❤❤ I’m happy for you !! 😘😘😘

[@sarahwallis9001]

I think it looks great in your workshop! I feel like that kind of furniture isn't as popular anymore and I think its awesome that you can use it for something practical while still being able to admire its beauty.

[@dianaalexander3934]

"Always new tools in the future!" You sound just like my husband with his tools! 😃 He has a Ryobi collection just like you have DeWalt. Hutch works fantastic!

[@janemay8721]

Tool cabinet turned out awesome!

[@pthover]

Excellent use of the hutch! Very well organized, and I like the fact that you did nothing to it that would keep it from perhaps being used as a hutch inside of a living space once again. Well done! I love your creativity!

[@joycejones2979]

Doug, your shelves look like a wall at Lowe’s or Home Depot! You make some of the best decisions for what works for you! That’s what I love about you! Have a great weekend!💕

[@pamkaufman3662]

Nice storage hutch! It looks like it is perfect for your tools. Maybe you could store the glass shelves on the top of the hutch if they will fit? That way they are safe and won't get lost.

[@jacquelinejenkins8]

Hi Doug and Ashley I love the cabinet it is very nice. And as always Doug you made it perfect. Take care see you next time.

[@lauriivey7801]

I love that you used the hutch for tools (they ARE expensive things), and the hutch has not been altered and can still be used as a hutch in the future

[@maggiecreech8244]

Looks very nice..

[@marge1538]

I love when an idea comes together! Great job as always and so well thought out-like keeping the racks towards the front. It would have been an afterthought for me when the drill bit hit the back of the cabinet-then I'd be re-doing the racks. Another thing to keep in mind-thanks! I'm sure you all don't realize the amount of "teaching" that you pass on through your videos-I really appreciate it!

[@wadeokamura7028]

Very nice way to store your tools. Plus you can see what's in there without having to open up the doors. 👍 By the way, nice DeWalt collection you got .

[@hnycreek]

Would have made fabulous kitchen cabinets but I love this idea for your tools!!! What great job!

[@lindaroyal8161]

Yes, the upper section would have made nice upper cabinets, even the bottom for base cabinets.

[@sherryrunslate9678]

Dewalt should sponsor your videos because you utilize at least one or more of their tools in every video you post.

[@diyfferent]

It's okay, we don't do sponsorships :)

[@shelbyindianajones3226]

Great advertising for them!

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

That’s amazing! Love it! Thanks for sharing!

[@SparkieLady3]

Normally old vintage cabinets, hutches and other furniture made out of real wood, sell for $500 and up, even if they're missing a piece of glass or something. So you definitely got a really good deal on it, well done!!! 👏👏👏 Plus being able to get everything organized, will make things so much easier for you to see what you have on hand, especially with the different nails and screws that's needed for your current and future projects. Thanks for sharing another great and enjoyable video with us. Much Love and Hugs to you and your wonderful family!! ❤❤❤❤

[@margaretbedwell3211]

Great job making wonderful storage for your tools and still not destroying the integrity of the cabinet itself. Thanks for sharing. Have a Blessed day.