Tag: refinishing

Antique Wax Over Chalk Paint: A How To Guide for Beginners

I was recently given an old handmade decorative shelf, so I'm sharing the results of my first attempt chalk painting an antique wax finish to give this old shelf a makeover. While I've chalk painted several projects, I've always done the clear or white wax, so the antique look is a first for me!

Affordable DIY Project: Yard Sale Leftover Turned Into Charming “Welcome” Chair for Under $10

Make the most out of your buck with this affordable DIY project! We'll show you how to turn a yard sale leftover into "welcome" 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.

Rust Bucket Bike Gets New Life As A Planter

We refinished a rusted old beach bike and it's become a planter tto add to my container gardens.