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There's nothing quite like stepping back and saying, "Yes, I made that." 

ORGANIZATION // rolling storage bench

3/6/2018

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DIY rolling storage bench / shoe rack
The worst of the worst happened to me recently. Okay, maybe not the worst of the worst...but pretty bad. I either misplaced my beloved hand-me-down circular saw or it was stolen. I realized this when I wanted to use it to build a fancy mid century modern planter. Out of pure frustration and determination, and because, well...makers gonna make, I made the planter anyway. It was a total bust. 

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FURNITURE // cane back couch & chair

4/5/2017

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TRASH FIND: how to reupholster cane back chair. A step by step DIY
Here's a throw back for you!

Several years ago I found this awesome cane back couch on the side of the road (of course). It didn't fit in the cube very well...(you'll learn that I think my cube is amazing and I pack it chock full all the time). Don't worry, I only drove it like this for a few blocks.
TRASH FIND: how to reupholster cane back furniture. A step by step DIY

WHAT YOU NEED: 

  1. Cane backed furniture 
  2. Cushion
  3. Scissors 
  4. Staple Gun
  5. Thick fabric of sorts--I used an old blanket. 
  6. Fabric--I used duck canvas fabric that I got from Joanne's on discount!
  7. Hot glue gun 

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THIS TO THAT // rolling table + cutting board

1/25/2017

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Step by step tutorial on how to turn these in to that!
Does anyone else have a ridiculously hard time getting back in the swing of things after the holidays??? It's literally been over a month since I've posted. This is the beginning of the downfall. I am so sorry. 

Just kidding, we're gonna make this thing work, BECAUSE! I have so many projects I want to do, and I need an excuse to do them. For example: this rolling cart that I really don't have room for in my house. 
PictureStep by step tutorial on how to upcycle an old rolling cart and a cutting board.

WHAT YOU NEED:

  • Erm, a rolling cart. I don't know that you'll be able to find one exactly like mine, but anything metal with an icky top will work!
  • Screw Driver 
  • Sand Blaster OR Sand Paper 
  • Spray paint primer 
    • I used Krylon Color Maxx Primer
  • Brushed metallic top coat spray paint (or color of your choosing) 
    • I used Krylon Cover Maxx Brushed Metallic Oil Rubbed Bronze
  • ​1 ridiculously awesome old cutting board
  • Short wood screws
    • ​I used #6 1-1/4" flat head screws from Lowe's

ESTIMATED TIME: 

1 long afternoon. 

THINGS I'VE LEARNED:

So through this tutorial I have learned quite a bit, but two very major things. 
  1. Cell phones are the worst: I have a problem that I get super excited about a project...and I get in the zone which makes me totally forget to take step-by-step pictures. This time, I had the bright idea of recording myself throughout the entire process. Phones are great! I had it right there, easy to set up and mindlessly record. WRONG. I made the HUGE mistake of recording vertically rather than horizontally :| I do apologize. The video is low quality and grainy, but at least it's there! 
  2. Sandblasting isn't as magical as I thought it'd be: I was under the impression that sand blasting would take my arm off if I wasn't careful. Maybe I got the wrong sand blasting "gun" or maybe I just have a wild imagination. Either way, sand blasting was helpful, but not at all like I thought it would be. 
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I SHOULD HAVE FOUND THIS IMAGE ^ BEFORE RECORDING THIS VIDEO: 


What you're seeing in the video:

  1. Removal of all non-metal parts
  2. Sand blasting all rust off
  3. Wipe down with lysol wipe 
  4. Spray painting with primer
  5. Spray painting with brushed metallic paint 
  6. Attachment of cutting board with wood screws 
  7. The end! 
PictureStep by step tutorial on how to upcycle an old rolling cart and a cutting board.

STEP 1: Remove all non-metal parts

This was actually a tad tricky. Removing the top piece was a cinch because it still had the original screws. The previous owners attached the wooden piece to the bottom...they used random screws that didn't match, both with flat head screws. 
PictureStep by step tutorial on how to upcycle an old rolling cart and a cutting board.
PictureStep by step tutorial on how to upcycle an old rolling cart and a cutting board.

STEP 2: Sandblast the rust off! 

As you can see in the picture below, the wheels were extremely rusty. The cart still functioned, and the wheels aren't the most important piece to be painted...so sandblasting isn't a necessity if you don't want to go through the trouble. However, you will need to sand down all parts of the cart for good spray paint bondage. 
PictureStep by step tutorial on how to upcycle an old rolling cart and a cutting board.
I should have a whole tutorial about how to buy a sandblaster. Actually, I should have read a whole tutorial about how to buy a sandblaster before buying mine. 

I don't regret buying this particular blaster from Harbor Freight, because I plan to use it for more "delicate" projects in the future. It worked fine for me for removing the rusty bits off the wheels. I feel certain if I had bit the bullet and purchased a nicer, more expensive blaster, I would have been able to blast this cart with no need for painting after. 
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Sandblasting for beginners. PictureStep by step tutorial on how to upcycle an old rolling cart and a cutting board.

STEP 3: wipe off all the sanding particles 

I used lysol wipes. Quick and easy. 

​STEP 4: spray the primer! 

Thin layers, people. Thin layers. Drips are not okay! Let dry completely before step 5. 
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PictureStep by step tutorial on how to upcycle an old rolling cart and a cutting board.

STEP 5: spray final color! 

Again, go for thin layers. I went on and sprayed the wheels. I'll let you know how that turns out on down the line....
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PictureStep by step tutorial on how to upcycle an old rolling cart and a cutting board.

STEP 6: attach the cutting board and re-attach other shelving

Make sure your screws are short enough that they won't go through your cutting board! 
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PictureStep by step tutorial on how to upcycle an old rolling cart and a cutting board.
PictureStep by step tutorial on how to upcycle an old rolling cart and a cutting board.
PictureStep by step tutorial on how to upcycle an old rolling cart and a cutting board.

STEP 7: all done! 

PictureStep by step tutorial on how to upcycle an old rolling cart and a cutting board.
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LOVESEAT // found, now & in between

11/4/2016

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Loveseat fix up and leather cushion cleaning.

HOW TO FIX UP A WOODEN LOVESEAT
WITH LEATHER CUSHIONS


Are you getting sick of that picture yet?? Don't worry, I'm almost done with it. Here is the story of my wonderful wooden loveseat: 

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FROM OLD DESK // to awesome end tables

10/23/2016

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Step-by-step tutorial on how to cut up an old desk.

As promised: here's a tutorial on how to cut a desk in half to make two end tables with drawers. ​



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