There’s still hope for chairs and benches with broken caning. This is one easy way to repair a piece of furniture with missing caning and give it a farmhouse look. I see pieces of furniture with broken caning all the time. I totally understand why they are left behind; a chair or bench with a massive hole in the middle…
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Small entryway? No problem! This DIY coat rack takes up only a small amount of wall space, but still adds a decorative touch to the room. Plus, it reuses old dresser drawer fronts and saves them from the landfill! I have slight entryway envy. Basically, I walk into almost every other home and am in awe of the floor space…
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We’ve lived in this house for over 12 years, and this room has frightened me since day one. It’s large, it’s awkwardly laid out, and it had a very tall, and very red, wall. I designed around the strange layout and red wall for years, but I decided to finally face my fears and tackle the red beast. I LOVE…
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This antique cabinet was in major need of repair with water damage, peeling veneer, and a funky smell. After repairing the veneer, painting the cabinet, and adding some decorative paper to the back, it has an updated, modern look. It’s time for another round of The Furniture Flippers: the new monthly series where a talented group of bloggers share their…
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This easy upcycled project will help bring pollinators to your backyard by providing mason bees with a place to lay their eggs. This DIY bee hotel is made from paper straws and old glasses from the thrift store. Last spring, I took my girls to a class about mason bees at our local forest preserve. I’ll be honest with you,…
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