Category: Uncategorized

An antique table gets an oceanic renovation.

This beautiful antique dresser had seen better days. But I just couldn’t pass it up because I loved the dramatic grain of the veneer. And at $25, it was a steal! Step One: The Damaged Veneer At some point, this dresser had been exposed to excessive humidity, and sections of …

This little cocktail table was a freebie I was given to rescue. Not my usual style, but I came to appreciate the handled sides as I moved it around my workshop and used it for occasional emergency tabling. (That happens, right?) But the hinges on one side were broken, and …

Orange tinted furniture is outdated. That classic “American Oak” hue does not play well with most interior decorating schemes today. But what if you really love the piece of furniture? Let’s leave that orange in the fruit basket and find a way to redesign your item. Option One: Paint As …

When last we saw this antique parlor table, it was in pieces. In last week’s blog post (Antique Parlor Table: From Wobbly to Wonderful), I showed how I created a new brace for the legs. Now watch how this table gets back on its feet! Step Four: Refinishing the Top …

This antique parlor table was a cheap driveway sale find. I loved its beautiful lines and great condition — until I realized one leg was barely attached. The table wobbled precariously. Time to rescue this wonder. Step One: Disassembly Once the table was flipped, the problem was obvious. One of …

Check out this tiny accent chair! Despite my tendinitis issues, I couldn’t resist this adorable project a photographer brought to me. The fabric was too busy for children’s photo shoots, so she asked for a subtle cream velvet instead. Step One: Stripping Down Time for all the old fabric and …

Once upon a time, there was a tool in need of a home. Deep in the cavernous warehouse of the evil dragon Amazon, it languished, hoping to one day be freed from its captivity. At long last, that day came when a knight in dusty overalls forked over a reasonable reward and …

As discussed in a recent post, I’ve been reupholstering my dining room chairs. I always seem to end up doing dining room chairs in conjunction with Thanksgiving. And there always seems to be a catch. Long time readers will recall the family frenzy a couple of years ago to finish …

Got these for free! Why? Because the seats were trashed. The old vinyl was peeling and shredded. Time for a glow up! Step One: Disassembly I took the cushions off the frames — an easy job once I figured out how the backs were held on. Then I removed the …