Need to update a wooden mirror with a new lease of life? See how paint and a pretty furniture transfer turns boring into a statement piece. I’m excited to share today’s post with you as it’s a collaboration with my…
Doing a makeover on a bookshelf for a tweenager bedroom? The skill is in designing it for a child while it lasts them for years to come. A tweenager is the years before becoming a teenager. A child of about…
There’s an easy way to repurpose old cabinet door. Here’s how you can DIY a beautiful sign from your existing kitchen cabinet doors. I found this cabinet door for free on Facebook. Someone was getting rid of their old kitchen…
Have a space-saving table and chairs that needs a new look? Here’s a hideaway table and chairs that gets a modern makeover. I got this table and set of stools for free from a neighbour having a garage sale. They’re…
Want to reupholster an old footstool? Here’s how to bring it up to date or to fit with new decor in 7 easy steps. I got this footstool for £4 from a charity shop. It’s a nice size, in good…
Ever struggled to fit hardware straight? Or want to fit cabinet handles straight but not sure how? Here’s a great tool that makes it easy. Found yourself sitting back, squinting at your finished piece and thinking, hmm, is that handle…
Want to paint mismatched furniture to make it look like a set? Here are the key elements to create a balanced and cohesive look. Not as many people have a classic set of bedroom furniture these days. Pieces are acquired…
Do you have old furniture in need of a makeover? Here’s how to upcycle an old wooden chest with chalk paint. This chest would have taken a lot of time to restore. So, I chose to have some fun with…
What tools do you need to do your job better? This is a list of 7 useful DIY products that I’ve discovered and help make upcycling easier. I stand by my original list of 5 must-haves under £15. These aren’t…
Have you heard of Google Lens? It’s a brilliant tool! Use Google Lens for charity shopping to find out information about the products. Ever find yourself wildly typing keywords into Google trying to describe something you want to know more…