I have a favorite thrift store to visit in a small town a few miles south of where we live. I stop by during the school year on Monday mornings after I drop my son off at homeschool co-op. This thrift store is unlike any I have visited. Folks line up 30-40 minutes early to get the first shot at the ... Read More about Painted Mid-Century Dresser
Painted Mid-Century Dresser
Chalk Painted End Tables
We had been on the hunt for a round-end table to complete our family room makeover. Some of our favorite places to scour are Facebook, eBay, thrift stores, flea markets, garage sales, and antique stores. Some of my best finds have come from thrifts store and Facebook Marketplace. We finally struck ... Read More about Chalk Painted End Tables
Refinished Nightstand – Easy DIY Makeover
I'm always on the lookout for solid used furniture. While looking for a piece for a kitchen island project, I ran across a sad-looking 1980s-style oak nightstand. BINGO! Facebook Marketplace is usually a gold mine, but we found this at a local thrift store. Bargain! $5! This nightstand was a prime ... Read More about Refinished Nightstand – Easy DIY Makeover
Chalk Paint Best Brands: Top 5 Picks
Chalk paint is a fantastic option for anyone looking to paint wood, furniture, doors, and walls. The deep, rich, and vintage-looking chalk paint finish has made it extremely popular for furniture DIYers. The simplicity of chalk paint begins with the ease of preparation before beginning a furniture ... Read More about Chalk Paint Best Brands: Top 5 Picks
How to Strip Furniture with Easy Off: Stripping Mirrors
Stripping furniture is not for the faint of heart. It's usually messy and can take a long time. After seeing Easy-Off furniture hacks on TikTok, where oven cleaner is used to strip wood, I decided to try it by stripping mirrors. Since the wooden framed mirrors would be a quick project, it was an ... Read More about How to Strip Furniture with Easy Off: Stripping Mirrors