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Repurposed Furniture: 20 Surprisingly Clever Ideas You Have To See

Repurposed Furniture Ideas that will blow your mind!If you've learned anything about us through our blogging journey, you know we love thrifting and refinishing furniture. Put the two together and we may as well be in heaven! You've likely seen many of our own repurposed furniture items throughout our blog.Today we're anxious to showcase several repurposed furniture ideas from some of our talented blogging friends! You're sure to find inspiration from each of these clever and unique ideas. You may even be inspired to refinish an existing piece in your home!https://youtu.be/a60tT0Q32IgIf you've missed any of our own repurposed projects you can…

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April 15, 2021

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Amazing Home Tour | High End Look on a Budget

A few weeks back we took you on a before and after home tour of my parents dated 90's home renovation. Clearly they have transformed the look and feel of their home with a re-imagined floor plan and new finishes, all while working with a modest budget. Our home on the other hand is a new build. While we had the privilege of choosing all the finishes in our home prior to construction, we also planned for upgrades down the road. To keep building costs down, we opted to go with several builders grade finishes. Over the past 5 years we've…

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March 26, 2021

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Discarded furniture is transformed into pieces that will be treasured for years to come.

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Painting Furniture the Easy Way with a Wagner Sprayer

Does the thought of painting furniture seem overwhelming? Over the years we've painted over 100 pieces of furniture and learned a few tips and tricks along the way. Since we started using the Wagner sprayer we felt like we've died and gone to painter's heaven. In fact, using a paint sprayer is so much easier than you think! We've shared how quickly we were able to paint all of the interior doors in Steph's house with the Wagner sprayer. While today we'd like to share how to use the detailed spray nozzle to get a beautiful smooth finish while painting furniture.You'll also find…

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January 30, 2021

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How to Refinish Furniture with a Raw Wood Look

Are you looking to update vintage, antique or dated furniture? See how to refinish furniture with a raw wood look for a fresh modern feel. Learn how to get this rustic modern furniture makeover in just 3 easy steps! Not only will you learn how to quickly and easily strip off paint, but we will also share the best way to bleach wood. Then you can show off the natural beauty of the wood.For years now we have seen the trend to paint all wood surfaces. But now I'm loving the trend, getting back to the natural wood look. It's so refreshing!Have…

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June 18, 2020