What was your standout non-John Deere project this year?

[Alan]

You know how there’s always that one project that has nothing to do with your JD gear but still ends up being a great time? Maybe it was something you did in the garage, in the yard, or just a random idea that sparked your interest. I’m eager to hear what you worked on!

 

[field&furrow]

The project that really stood out to me was restoring a beaten-up metal toolbox I stumbled upon at a yard sale. After cleaning it up, giving it a fresh coat of paint, and fixing the hinges, I realized it didn’t relate to my usual gear at all. Still, there was something oddly gratifying about watching it come back to life.

 

[DeereDitz]

One of my favorite projects this year, outside of my regular work, was revamping an old workbench in the garage. What started as just a “quick cleanup” turned into a fun little adventure where I ended up sanding, repainting, and reorganizing the whole thing. It was a surprisingly enjoyable way to reset my space.

 

[Fieldcommander]

I found myself getting really into a small makeover for a backyard fire pit. Initially, I just meant to swap out a few stones, but before I knew it, I had completely redesigned the entire area. It quickly became my favorite hangout spot throughout the summer.