Jul 8
Now that the weather’s warm, it seems that ’tis the season to dump your old furniture by the side of the road. What others may judge an eyesore, I register as a bonanza! So many eclectic pieces – so many trips to the hardware store. With a little “spit and polish” many of these items can be restored to “better-than-new” status.
By: Jodi Read more
When I saw the pile of rusty iron on the lawn of the neighbour’s garage sale, I saw potential. The potential for a lovely retro bistro set bringing new life and purpose to my front porch. I imagined freshly brewed coffee, the paper and early morning rays of sun. I paid $15 for the table and 2 chairs, invested another $25 in paint and outdoor fabric and a few hours of labour later my porch dreams were reality.
By: Liesbeth Read more
There’s nothing more satisfying than finding an old, “junky” piece of furniture or decorative item, and turning it into something new and useful again! Whether you’re restoring it to its former glory, or freshening it up for the modern world – it’s awesome to not only save money (and space at the landfill) but also end up with something new to decorate your home.
By: Kimberly Read more
Remember I ventured into the spider-infested space under my front porch and found all kinds of junk? (from Junk to Funk Part 1 • side table). Well, that same expedition delighted me with a very old wooden home-made toolbox and about 30 wooden spindles I assume were part of the old stairs in our house pre-reno. Putting 1 and 1 together, a kitchen side table was born.
By: Liesbeth Read more
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