Pointing you to repurposing
Looking to try your hand at turning something
long-forgotten into something foreverfabulous? Here are some tips straight from
Cari Cucksey, ���01 ��� host of HGTV���s ���Cash
and Cari��� ��� to help you get started:
Keep an open mind when hunting for
treasures. It is amazing what a little bit of
paint will do for a piece ��� everything from an
old picture frame to a dated side table.��
Not comfortable with DIY (do it yourself)
just yet? Find a $10 to $15 piece of furniture at a
thrift store or tag sale and buy ���oops��� paint from
your local hardware store. You can experiment
with painting a piece of furniture with only a
small investment and some elbow grease.��
A RePurpose state of mind. Try to think out
of the box when looking at pieces. Like an old
wooden soda crate: Use it to sort craft items, hang
it on the wall for a shelf or turn it into a planter.��
Be careful biting off more than you can chew.
I often run into folks who purchased a ���project���
piece but never got around to tackling the
project because it was just too overwhelming.
Start small and get your DIY skills polished, then
tackle the larger projects like refinishing a dresser
with peeling veneer and rusty hardware. ���
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