If you have any old furniture that used to be your favorite but you no longer use it because it does not look the best anymore, you might be better off not throwing it away anymore. If you have not heard, it is possible for you to easily restore your own furniture using a paint sprayer. This is a task that anyone can learn as long as they have the right resources and the tools … [Read more...] about How to Paint Furniture Using a Paint Sprayer: The Ultimate Guide
Furniture Refinishing
Bench Transformation from Shabby to Chic
Recently, my husband accepted my challenge to help me make a bench transformation, taking an old, worn out trestle bench from shabby to chic. Because of our small house size, we didn't have a mudroom. Because we do have plenty of space and a carport at our back door, I created an area to serve as a mudroom for us. We live in the country, and muddy boots are highly … [Read more...] about Bench Transformation from Shabby to Chic
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. RELATED POST: 6 Ways to Upcycle an Old Chair We have had over two weeks of days over 100 degrees, … [Read more...] about How To Upcycle A Broken Chair Into A Planter
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. Follow our How-To Guide and just 10 easy steps, you can have a freshly reupholstered seat for your chair. It may take a couple of tries to get it just right. But it's like any new skill. It takes just a little practice. Let's put it this … [Read more...] about How-To Guide: Re-Cover A Chair Cushion In 10 Easy Steps
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 turn a DIY upcycle into a chic bar cart. It's going to work perfectly to serve cocktails, wine, or coffee. My patio area is covered to keep it out of the weather, but it's rather small. I'm always looking for multi-use pieces … [Read more...] about From Scrap Heap to Chic: Discarded Kitchen Cart Upcycled Into A Bar Cart