A colourful bookcase for kids
It’s been awhile since I’ve done any refinishing here on the blog, but we had a neighbourhood “large item garbage day” last week and the temptation to makeover a curb find was just too much to resist! This is the wood bookshelf that someone had set out. I’m guessing it was being used in the […]
Giving my garage workbench a makeover
After 8 years of building, painting, staining, cement, glue, drills and holes, my garage workbench was in dire need of a clean-up. This quick and easy workbench makeover will have you looking at your workspace (or used workbenches online) in a different light. I love my workbench. I love my workshop. Sure, there could be […]
Refinishing veneer tables
Refinishing veneered tables isn’t impossible. With a bit of finesse, and some patience, you can bring new life to wood veneer furniture – including re-staining! It’s been awhile since I’ve shared a refinishing project hasn’t it? Feels like AGES. This refinishing project is a bit different than I usually do because the tables had veneered […]
How to refinish wood furniture
With this sideboard makeover, in a two-tone finish, it was a perfect time to review my “How to refinish wood furniture” tips, tricks, products and what-not-to-do’s for both painted and stained furniture. Product list to the items I use regularly are lower in the post. Amazon affiliate links I have been building and refinishing furniture […]
Upcycled dresser turned hall tree
In a time when wood prices are crazy and landfills are beyond capacity, let me suggest to you that upcycling / repurposing is the way to go. Save money, save the environment and have fun creating – like this upcycled dresser turned hall tree! I love this so freaking much! I don’t know what to […]
Grandma’s corner cabinet makeover
This corner cabinet makeover took this piece from ornate and dated to crisp black and shaker-style with just a few pieces of trim, some wood filler and paint. I have had this corner cabinet (my grandmother’s) since my grandfather passed away about 25 years ago. It was a gift from him to her and it’s beautiful. […]
Kitchen Makeovers – before and afters
A kitchen makeover is on most homeowner’s wish lists, but it’s usually a long-term goal because a complete overhaul is cost prohibitive, invasive and very, very time consuming. Today I’m showing kitchen makeovers that can be DIY’d or hired out at a fraction of the cost and time. Do you love seeing before and […]