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Hexagon Side Table Decoupaged

Gail Wilson — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:18:42 +0000

Hexagon Side Table Makeover easy decoupage project! Tips for decoupage, painting, and distressing. You will want to save this to refer back to!

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Painting Upholstered Furniture with a Finish Max

Gail Wilson — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:20:15 +0000

A five dollar yard sale chair gets a new chance using a paint sprayer and paint. Don't throw it out, update it.

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Plastic Cabinet Makeover | Console

Gail Wilson — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:13:36 +0000

You won't believe this awesome plastic cabinet makeover. Maybe you call it a console? It's one of those plastic pieces made to look like wood. That's okay, once it's painted it looks a lot less like plastic!

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Navy Blue Writing Desk Hutch

Gail Wilson — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:07:22 +0000

A new writing desk hutch made from a vintage sewing cabinet and a repurposed furniture drawer! There was some trial and error trying to find "just" the right drawer, and a few hiccups along the way, but in the end, I love how this turned out and I think the Naval color is perfect with the cubbies.

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Repurposed Dresser tv stand

Gail Wilson — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:19:09 +0000

If you have a cheap old piece of furniture such as an old dresser, update it with a few changes to make it useful again.

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Mid Century Hutch | Thrift Store Makeover

Gail Wilson — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 02:06:53 +0000

A $15 MCM thrift store find gets a new look with a few hiccups along the way.

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Repurposed tv Stand Dog Bed

Gail Wilson — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:38:40 +0000

This repurposed TV stand project has always been one of my favorites because it proves that even furniture with flaws can become something useful and charming. What started as an outdated mid-century cabinet with scratches on top turned into a versatile piece that works as a side table, storage spot, and even a cozy dog...

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Repurposed Hutch Top into a Coat Rack Shelf

Gail Wilson — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:23:05 +0000

It's so much fun to transform old pieces into new items! Cutting something to make it smaller, or adding items to make it larger are perfect ways to consider changing things up. This hutch top ended up making the best coat rack shelf. You will love it!

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Repurposed Bunk Bed Wall Shelf

Gail Wilson — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 22:36:22 +0000

Old furniture often hides new possibilities. When a bunk bed outlives its purpose, its pieces can be repurposed into something useful again. In this project, the leftover bed parts were trimmed, fitted, and painted to create a sturdy wall shelf that looks right at home in any space. I’m excited to show you how I...

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DIY Entryway Table

Gail Wilson — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:26:27 +0000

In this project, Gail Wilson transforms everyday castoffs into a functional and stylish entryway piece. By repurposing a $2 interior door, an inexpensive dresser mirror, and spare table legs, she crafts a narrow table ideal for a foyer. Her inventive use of pocket holes, brackets, and thoughtful trimming turns humble materials into a sturdy, eye-catching...

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