Recall this dresser from last post? It desperately needed drawer repairs. See Dresser Repair: From Sketchy to Sturdy Once fixed and sanded, it was time for the fun! Step One: Pre-Painting This dresser needed a LOT of prep. In order to avoid the very dark stain and varnish bleeding through …
This dresser was hiding a secret. The drawers were badly damaged. So much so that several were not structurally sound. Before I could makeover this dresser for my client, I had to do some repairs. For some drawers, all I needed to do was to add wood glue to the …
I picked up this rocking chair for just $10! It’s a petite little thing, so I knew at once I wanted to refurbish it for a child reader to enjoy. And I had the perfect fabric in mind. See if you can guess the theme… Tentacle #1: Stripping First, I …
This accent chair was the victim of a rampant pet. Destined for the dumpster, I adopted it from the owner to give it a second chance. But it was going to be a HUGE project to get this chair back in service. Step One: Stripping It Down I set the …
Like a raw gem, this worn coffee table needed some polishing. It definitely looked like it had tumbled from a crumbling mountain! Since I received it for free (woohoo!), I could risk getting creative with it. My theme: the green and black gemstone malachite. Excavating The first step was removing …
I’ve been wanting to upcycle a hutch into a coffee bar for ages. Fortunately, a client came to me wanting just that! Watch this simple hutch transform into a great beverage nook. Every good cup begins with grinding! In order for the coffeemaker to fit on the main shelf, it …
Why spend a fortune on throw pillows when you can make them yourself? All you need are pillow forms (easily obtained at a fabric store or online) and fabric. I recommend an upholstery grade fabric for pillows getting a lot of use, but durable cotton can work if they’re just …
Got this dresser for free – my favorite price! I’ve really been wanting to do a serpentine (curved front) dresser. This was in great condition but the design was, well, not to my taste. Grab a tub of popcorn and watch this piece POP! Step One: Heating Up the Oil …
This vintage bench was a lucky find for me. The previous owner had already stripped all of the upholstery, saving me from removing trillions of staples! A clean slate to get started. Painting Or so I thought. When I got it home, I realized the previous paint job wasn’t the …
Remember this carved chair from a few posts back? I got to try out my carving skills when repairing that chip in the back. Carved Chair: From Mangled to Mended Now it was time to ditch the old striped fabric and give the upholstery a glow up. With the old …
