makeover Archives - My Repurposed Life® https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/tag/makeover/ Rescue.Re-imagine.Repeat Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:59:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/favicon-1-150x150.png makeover Archives - My Repurposed Life® https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/tag/makeover/ 32 32 How to Update a Dresser With Paint and Stain https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/modified-dresser/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/modified-dresser/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:59:50 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=26935 How to update a dresser using old furniture. Removing the front trim helps to modify the look of this vintage dresser. Photo tutorial included.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/modified-dresser/feed/ 29 How to Paint Nightstands Black for a Vintage Finish https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/vintage-black-nightstands/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/vintage-black-nightstands/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:06:52 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=51049 You need a new bed, but the matching nightstands are $500 extra. Your nightstands are still in good shape, but they are outdated and don't match the new bed. Not a problem. A quick DIY paint job is in order! Step by step directions on how to give these nightstands an updated vintage black paint job with gentle distressing.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/vintage-black-nightstands/feed/ 20 How to Refinish a Coffee Table. https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/tips-for-refinishing-coffee-table/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/tips-for-refinishing-coffee-table/#comments Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:45:29 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2010/02/tips-for-refinishing-a-coffee-table.html If you found a thrifted coffee table with good bones but a tired look, you can make it look amazing again. This project isn’t hard, but a few smart steps make the difference between a so-so finish and a lasting one. I’ll walk you through what I actually do, what I learned from past mistakes,...

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/library-table-makeover/feed/ 25 The Power of Spray Paint https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/the-power-of-spray-paint/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/the-power-of-spray-paint/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:53:11 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=6925 Spray paint is one of those game changers in the DIY world. It transforms thrifted treasures, outdated decor, and forgotten items into fresh, vibrant pieces with just a few coats. Before you pick up that can, a little knowledge goes a long way. From surface prep and safety to choosing the right finish, mastering the...

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/the-power-of-spray-paint/feed/ 23 Upcycled Side Table Makeover for a Fall Porch Decor https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/upcycled-side-table-fall-porch/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/upcycled-side-table-fall-porch/#comments Thu, 24 Jul 2025 22:17:54 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=56549 This upcycle side table project can be done in a few easy to follow steps. Repair, Clean, Paint, Distress, Decorate with fall decor for porch. BONUS! Be sure to check out the projects from my friends. They are soooo creative!

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/upcycled-side-table-fall-porch/feed/ 10 Trinket Box Makeover | Thrift Store Find https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/large-trinket-box-makeover/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/large-trinket-box-makeover/#comments Sun, 05 Jan 2025 19:50:31 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=49436 It's time for our Thrift Store Decor Team monthly project! I'm so happy with how my trinket box turned out. It's really larger than it looks in the pictures. I haven't quite figured out what I'm going to do with it. The thing would hold all of my remotes, but it would take up too much room on my coffee table. What would YOU do with it?

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/piano-bench-redo/feed/ 11 How to Glaze Painted Furniture https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/how-to-glaze-painted-furniture/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/how-to-glaze-painted-furniture/#comments Sat, 16 Nov 2024 01:48:09 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=43856 How to glaze painted furniture--full of tips I've learned along the way. I spent years looking for a way to stop waxing and buffing chalk painted furniture. Now I do it all in one easy step. I love the hint of antiquing the glaze gives to all colors of painted furniture. Red paint, blue, and especially white painted furniture will look beautiful with this Smoked Glaze!

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