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Junk to Funk part 2: Kitchen Side Table
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...
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Junk to Funk | DIY Painted Shelf
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,...
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Junk to Funk | Bistro Set Reno
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...
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From Junk to Funk: Kid’s Desk
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...
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Trailer Reno | Nightstand make-over
Having completed the trailer bathroom, it was time to tackle the bedroom. I was determined to use the brand new, but uuuuuugly nightstands. It is amazing what can be done with a vision, some paint, a...
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Salvage Wood Coffee Table
Bringing nature inside is the way to go, especially for a cottage interior. We are delighted to feature our guest creator Jan Ferguson this week on The Motherboards. For just a little over $50, Jan...
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Deck/Stairway Safety Gate
Last summer, we had our backyard landscaped and a pool put in. During the long and messy yard renovation, our elevated deck provided an excellent view of all the cool diggers and tractors, but it was...
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Kitchen Nook Reno
Now that it’s finished, I wonder why I did not tackle one of my fave spots of the house earlier. All the ingredients to make this special were there already: great build-in benches, tons of natural...
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Vintage Desk Makeover
A few weeks back, one of the local schools was doing a clean out of their old stuff, and I found this amazing desk – free for the taking! The desk was pretty scratched up and covered with pencil...
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Barbie Dollhouse
My 8 year old daughter was “dying” for a Barbie house. She has had two different ones over the years, but they were not great quality and didn’t last long. I decided to make a sturdy wooden Barbie...
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Bookcase Crates
Pokemon cards, LEGO pieces, Star Wars characters, Beanie Boos, games, mini cars….the list goes on and on!!! These were the toys that my son would leave littered all over the floor every single day. And...
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Homemade Lego Table
We whipped up this handy little building table when our son was a busy little building boy. It was simple to make, and he has spent hours building a variety of things on this table; some taller than he...
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