Fixin Furniture

If you are looking to update an old piece of furniture with ease, check out this DIY chalk paint furniture guide! All your chalk painting questions are answered here. Whether you are a seasoned DIYer or new to the world of creating low-cost home solutions, chalk paint is a must-try.  It is every artistic individual’s…

Today I’m sharing an upcycled thrift store find – how I turned a TV table and a checkerboard game into an easy end table. This was a super simple project with a fun transformation. With all the Marie Kondo craze out there, it’s a great time to find treasures at the thrift store.  Last month,…

I love a good storage solution – a creative way to store something, a hidden pull-out cabinet, furniture…

If there’s one thing we’ve learned in all of our DIY endeavors it’s that you can do a lot with a little bit of space. Using just one corner of a room…

You’ll find out how to build simple drawer fronts that can be used on cabinets and furniture. These simple raised panel drawer fronts are easy to make and truly look professional. 

Did you know that you can use milk paint on unfinished wood? Milk paint gives a gorgeous, professional finish while giving off zero VOCs. Check out how you can use milk paint on furniture and other unfinished wood surfaces.

Ever since I painted an old nightstand with chalk paint, I was hooked on using alternatives to regular paint. For me, chalk paint was one of the easiest ways to…

Thrift store makeovers are my favorite. I love scouring the aisles of thrift stores and flea markets looking for my next project. Right now…

My wife is always coming home with new furniture – chairs, dressers, nightstands, tables. She loves to redo them, and they always turn out really nice. Recently Eileen’s aunt and uncle gave her an old dresser from when her uncle was quite little. The dresser needed a little TLC, and so we had a plan…

There’s one room in my house that just drives me nuts. No organization, nothing pretty about it, and it’s not functional for our family. This room – our mudroom – needs a complete overhaul. I mean knocking down a few walls, fresh flooring, wall paint, and a complete rearrangement. It seems like such a big…

Whether you are an amateur or experienced woodworker, Paul from Woodwork Boss is sharing 9 amazing reasons you should build your own furniture. There are lots of benefits to making your own furniture, and I’m sure you’ll be ready to build by the end of the article. 🙂 Woodworking certainly is a handy skill. From small…

In this post, you’ll learn how to install an oversized pegboard organizer on your wall. This DIY pegboard display is perfect for craft room, office, or even kitchen organization.

Learn how to make simple DIY drawers with this easy tutorial. Not only does Ash share how he constructed the homemade drawers but he also explains how to make custom handles, for just 15 cents each. He also includes a handy video, showing the building process.

Bring new life to old pieces with minimal effort using chalk paint! There is no sanding, no priming, and very little dry time. The results are phenomenal! You won’t believe the before pictures on this one.

The before and after pictures on this project speak volumes! Before a drab wall with an outdated valance, Ash built a stunning floor-to-ceiling bookshelf with a window seat, creating a bright, dreamy library.

Too many picture frames lying around? Or not enough pictures of your family up on the walls? Build an easy, do-it-yourself picture ledge. Each shelf was less than $10 to make and looks quite elegant.

Looking for ways to create more space in your pantry? Love to repurpose old items? Check out how Ash converted an old CD tower into a built-in pantry shelf. The process was simple, and it didn’t cost a penny.

Looking for a project to tackle but only have a weekend to spare? Check out these six do-it-yourself projects – from garage storage to kitchen upgrades to backyard updates, these projects are simple!

Looking to add some seating to your next barbecue? Ash shares how he built this homemade picnic table in just one day! Not only does he provide step-by-step details but a few money-saving tips.

Eileen shares the details of how she refinished a wooden desk. Not only does this thrift store find look professionally done, but Eileen saved a lot of money making over an old piece, rather than buying new.

Have a knack for buying old furniture? Not sure how to refinish it? Eileen shares how she and Ash worked together to give this old, weathered telephone table new life, from sanding techniques to stain specifics.

Fixing up old chairs is easier than you think! It only takes spray paint and new fabric. Eileen shares how she fixed up a few flea market finds, that are now household favorites, including a $10 ice cream chair.