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DIY Farmhouse Kitchen Storage Cabinet Makeover
This cute little storage stand was donated to me, ready for a farmhouse-style makeover. It only took a little paint, some new hardware, and a few pine planks to complete this transformation! I could see it as the perfect little coffee station in someone’s farmhouse kitchen. Here’s how I made it! 1. Removed Old Hardware…
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DIY Mid Century Dresser Makeover
I saved this mid century Drexel dresser from the Habitat for Humanity Restore shop. The veneer was peeling, and the legs had some damage to them. But it was an otherwise beautiful piece of furniture. In this post I’ll explain how I did this mid century dresser makeover! Fix the Damage First, I needed to…
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Midcentury Farmhouse Dresser DIY: How to Put Legs on Furniture
Take a look at how I transformed this $5 thrifted midcentury dresser DIY into a super cute farmhouse chic storage space! I’l’ also explain how to add legs to furniture with ease! Remove Wood at the Base I wanted the legs to be flush with the bottom of the dresser, not hiding a few inches…
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DIY Painted Dresser Makeover
My sister was in need of a dresser, so I took it upon myself to refashion this $15 Facebook Marketplace find into something that would jive with her “razzle dazzle” style. Enter the dresser makeover project! Here I explain how I did it, and how you, too, can makeover any piece of furniture with a…
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DIY Farmhouse Coffee Table
So many people are loving the farmhouse look…and I couldn’t help but try my hand at making this DIY farmhouse coffee table with an old, outdated step table and some pine boards! 1. Purchased an Old Step Table I found this old step table while perusing for deals at the local Habitat for Humanity Restore.…
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DIY Farmhouse Mirror
I found this dark, wooden mirror at Habitat for Humanity for a bargain… $2.50! It only took a little paint, a little distressing, and a protective topcoat to create this lovely DIY Farmhouse Mirror! Repair and Clean the Mirror The back part of the mirror was loose, causing the mirror to separate from the front…
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DIY Bench Makeover
I found this cute little bench in need of some TLC at a thrift store. It was only $5 and passed the “sit on it” test, so I decided to take it home for a fun DIY Bench Makeover project! It was dirty looking, had a bunch of nicks on the top, and a little…
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How to Refinish Old Woodwork
One of the things I like most about my house is that it still has the original, wooden trim and doors. No one has painted over them. The stain used is a deep, reddish mahogany color. Unfortunately, it’s been awhile since anyone’s paid much attention to the trim. There are some nicks and worn down…
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Back Door Entry Makeover
The back door entry space to my lower unit in my duplex was anything but welcoming. The walls were marked up, multiple spiders were making home to the corners, and the carpeting was worn out, holding a strong pet odor. It was one of the first spaces I chose to really tackle. The picture taken…
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Facing the Fixer Upper: Befores
Here it is: what my house looked like when I first moved in. I purchased the house in August 2018. It’s an upper-lower duplex, originally built that way, in 1918. Each unit has two bedrooms and one bathroom. As you can see, a definite fixer upper! The two units are nearly identical, with a couple…