Playing With Color: My Journey to Finding the Perfect Paint Combo for an Old Cabinet
There is something weirdly thrilling about staring down a sad, old piece of furniture and thinking, “You know what? I am going to make...
What I Wish I Knew Before Attempting to Strip Paint Off Furniture
So, you decided to take on the task of stripping paint off a piece of furniture. Maybe it seemed like a fun weekend project,...
How I Gave My Old Dining Chairs a New Life With Simple Reupholstery
There is something oddly satisfying about rescuing old furniture from the brink of the trash heap and giving it a fresh spin. I found...
The Unexpected Charm I Found in Distressing Furniture by Hand
I never thought I would find beauty in something that looks broken. But there I was, standing in my tiny workshop, cradling a chair...
How I Gave an Old Dresser New Life with Chalk Paint
If you ever come across an old piece of furniture that looks like it has lived ten lifetimes and then some, you might have...
Why I Prefer Hand Tools Over Power Tools for Certain Upcycling Tasks
There is something quietly magical about reaching for a hand tool instead of a power tool when I dive into my upcycling projects. It...
What I Wish I Knew Before Attempting to Strip Paint Off Furniture
So, you decided to take on the task of stripping paint off a piece of furniture. Maybe it seemed like a fun weekend project,...
How I Gave an Old Dresser New Life with Chalk Paint
If you ever come across an old piece of furniture that looks like it has lived ten lifetimes and then some, you might have...
The Story Behind the Upcycled Mirror Frame I Made From Scrap Wood
There is something wildly satisfying about taking a pile of old, forgotten wood and turning it into something new, useful, and kind of beautiful....
Lessons Learned When Fixing Up a Broken Chair Without Professional Help
There is something oddly satisfying about rescuing a broken chair. Maybe it is the quiet rebellion of refusing to just toss something out. Or...
There is something kind of magical about taking a forgotten scrap of wood or an old piece of furniture and turning it into something...