Recently, my husband accepted my challenge to help me make a bench transformation, taking an old, worn out trestle bench from shabby to chic.
Furniture Refinishing
How To Upcycle A Broken Chair Into A Planter
I’ve long been wanting to upcycle a broken chair into a planter for my yard. I have one particularly bare spot in my front flower bed that needed a good bit of color. Unfortunately, it gets full sun, during the hottest part of the day and nothing seems to thrive in this spot.
How to Guide: Re-Cover A Chair Cushion In 10 Easy Steps
You may pass on furniture restoration projects because you don’t know how to re-cover a chair cushion. Actually, it’s an easy task. In just 10 easy steps, you can have a freshly reupholstered seat for your chair.
From Scrap Heap to Chic: Discarded Kitchen Cart Upcycled Into A Bar Cart
A few weeks ago, I found a vintage 1950s kitchen utility cart in the scrap metal pile at our county trash drop off point. I decided to “rescue” it and upcycle it into a chic bar cart. It’s going to work perfectly to serve cocktails, wine, or coffee.
Free Printable: DIY Project Planning Sheet free download
I’m sharing with you a free printable jpg: DIY Project Planning Checklist because there’s nothing worse than really getting started on a project only to need to put it on hold. Use this free printable project planning sheet to set yourself up for success.
5 Smart Ways To Upcycle An Old Microwave Cart Into A Child’s Toy
You probably have an outdated laminate microwave cart somewhere around your house. Once you learn the basic technique of how to repaint laminate furniture, you can transform your former ugly furniture can become a piece in a child’s playroom.
How To Refinish Laminate Furniture… It’s Easy To Do!
At some point, you’ve probably wondered if you can/how to refinish laminate furniture. Yes, indeed, it can be done. In fact, it’s quite easy to do!
Five Ways To Upcycle An Old Dresser
Transforming a piece or two of furniture is now a hot trend, especially with the things that are wasteful to dispose of, like dressers. One of the best ways is to squeeze those creative juices and unleash your DIY skills to make something new out of this old stuff. Here are some of the ideas that you may want to consider in your next project.
Antique Child’s School Desk Upcycled Into A Charming End Table
I recently saw…and fell in love with…an antique child’s school desk which I purchased and upcycled into a charming end table. My new end table adds a unique rustic charm to my living room where it now holds a special place. It sits centered under the picture window and holds a lamp which lights up the room every evening.