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
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Upcycled vs Recycled
The upcycling versus recycling debate is long and ongoing. Staunch supporters of each argue their benefits. Now, you might love debates. At the moment, you might be excited to give your two cents to this topic. But, err... Sorry to disappoint you. Today, we won't promote which one is better than the other. Rather, it's for those who have been wondering exactly what the … [Read more...] about Upcycled vs Recycled
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
