The China Hutch Experiment is our latest project in distressed furniture. We found it on Craigslist for $20. It needed a few minor repairs, but everything was there, no broken glass and no missing parts! (This is no antique, it is a cheap Chinese knock off, so we’re not “ruining” anything) After cleaning, and sanding it, I sprayed it with a couple of coats of light blue paint. Continue reading Distressed Furniture: The China Hutch Experiment
When it comes time to find a new piece to make over or materials for making something, there are a lot of places to look besides the high priced stores. Here are some ideas for ways to find cheap furniture and other stuff for your next project.
Continue reading 11 Ways to Find Cheap Furniture & Other Stuff to Paint or Up Cycle
My wife decided that the side chair in our sun room, just didn’t work for her anymore. So… let’s upholster it she says. (We??? I know what that means) Just how hard can upholstering be?
Here is the chair we started with. I didn’t think it was too bad.
Continue reading Upholstering a Chair ain’t so bad – Learn the Basics
