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Dependable Upcycling Strategies to Max Value From Bulky Old Furniture
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Dependable Upcycling Strategies to Max Value From Bulky Old Furniture

Repurpose an old table to build a custom LEGO table
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If you are handy with a drill, paint, and utility knife, this project is DIY-doable. Check out this DIY project to build a custom LEGO table that I happily co-authored for BobVila.com

How to paint plastic furniture
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Painting plastic furniture is an easy way to update your backyard oasis. You may want to reach for a bucket of paint to refresh plastic…

How to make a tile doormat, mom-and-son DIY
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We used tile from Habitat for Humanity ReStore to make a tile doormat for our home. I’m lucky that my son Jack is willing to…

How to repurpose a cabinet into superstar wall art!
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A little cabinet from Habitat for Humanity ReStore can have a new life as wall art. A little bit of paint, a few tools, and a shopping trip to Habitat for Humanity ReStore can be a magical combination for a creative DIY soul. The variety of items and the endless opportunities to create new uses for those unique treasures makes my heart happy.

My cats’ clawing habit inspired this chair makeover.
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When we moved into this home, the armchair was already here. It was the previous owner’s armchair, and her family had lived in the home since it was built in 1903. The armchair has a long history in this home.

I selected a material mix based on cat claw repellent nailhead trim plus claw-loving natural colored twine. And this time I chose a darker stain for the wood.

How about upcycling cabinets into a plant stand?
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I love shopping Habitat ReStore for so many reasons.

The first is the amazing and unique finds, from vintage pieces to trendy new items from well-known stores.

The second reason is that the items are donated, so the money I spend goes to helping build homes for others. So I get a more awesome home, and so does someone else!

I shared this upcycle with Habitat for Humanity, and they shared it on the Habitat ReStore blog. I hope you’ll click below and be as inspired to shop, repurpose and make stuff as we are.

Make a snowflake holiday card display with pallet wood and paint
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This year I was inspired to make a new holiday card display in our family’s ‘formal farmhouse’ style. I chose upcycling pallet wood and a few fun paint colors

We made a DIY tray after a workshop at Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
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We used wood from a Minwax wood staining workshop to make a tray for the holidays.

A wood staining workshop at Habitat for Humanity Restore is a fun afternoon
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We were lucky to spend a few hours with the superhero of staining, Bruce Johnson from Minwax at Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Philadelphia. What’s…

A little dresser updated in two pink stains for one little girl’s room.
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I transformed this little side table with a fresh stain of pink-and-pink, and I think it’s ready to brighten up a little girl’s bedroom.

If you are looking for inspiration for your home or you want to do a project like this, I hope you’ll check out other fun DIY projects that we’ve shared on our blog.

A big pop of yellow makes my repurposed old desk into a cheerful snack bar
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After-school snack time is even better with a custom snack bar upgraded with fresh paint. I’m a lucky mom because I usually get an answer…