Another project conducted by my friend Chrystele: this old metal workbench was turned into an industrial style console table. This a solid workbench with a thick wooden top and 4 casters attached to end of long metal feet. This workbench design is quite strange, especially the casters’ position. May be it allows a studier workbench. …
Old Metal Workbench Repurposed into an Industrial Style Console Table Discover »
This is the story of a dark brown massive dresser. The piece was really big, without particular charm but it was sturdy and in good shape. This dresser was a perfect candidate for a makeover. This makeover was carried out by Chrystele. She needed a dresser for her bedroom and saw the potential of this …
Today, I will share a makeover carried out a long time ago by my friend Chrystele: the Two Tone Dining Table. Many years later, I’m still a huge fan of this makeover. In my opinion, this project is the very essence of furniture upcycling. You find a piece that nobody wants and upgrade it to …
This makeover project conducted by my friends Chrystele. She purchased this outdated round coffee table for a bargain on the Facebook Marketplace. It was outdated but in a very good condition. Chrystele decided to go for the two tone look: she wanted to paint the legs with a dark color paint and leave the top …
Today’s project is a makeover carried out by my friend Chrystele. According to Chrystele, this makeover is easy and takes very little time. The result was nevertheless amazing. Here is how the nightstand looked when it reached Chrystele’s workshop. The piece was originally painted in blue. Traces of white paint can also be seen. It …
Let’s say you just found a lovely piece of furniture in your favorite thrift store or you perhaps even inherited a new sofa or chair from a relative with deep sentimental value. But unfortunately, the smell of smoke emanating from the new piece of furniture is going to ruin this amazing addition to your home. …
That’s another question I’ve been asked a lot. And my answer is yes, you can sand veneer. You just need to be careful when sanding veneer because it is much more fragile than solid wood. Depending on its thickness, you can indeed easily sand through the underlying core of the specific piece you’re sanding. Read …
When you refinish an old piece of wood furniture, it’s important to know the type of wood you’re working with. Identifying wood types in furniture will help you choose the right paint or stain, since different types of wood absorb paint and finish differently. Different wood types require different types of finishes, too. For example, …
How to identify wood types in furniture – A complete guide with pictures Discover »
Can I paint over stained wood? That’s a question I get asked a lot. And the answer is yes, you can definitely paint over stained wood. In fact, painting over stain is not that tricky. However it requires additional work compared to painting raw, unstained wood. There are a few simple – but essential – …
Just this once, a tutorial that does not involve paint! Yep, I can do that as well. Today, we will learn how to turn a demijohn glass bottle into a lamp. It’s a pretty easy DIY, it does not involve any special tool and will not generate dust in your living room. Step 1- Find …
