Hey there Remodelaholics, Scott here with Saws on Skates back to make some more sawdust with you! This time we’re DIYing a project originally designed by Benjamin Franklin, a ladder chair! This looks like an ordinary chair but has a little surprise hidden inside. No spoilers here… you have to read on to learn about […]
Must-Know Tips to Prep and Refinish Furniture
Fun Remodelaholic fact for you: Back when we started the site, it was all about turning something old into something new, repurposing, reusing, re-doing. We’ve evolved a little bit since then and added a lot more topics, but we still love updating something that’s old/broken, dated, or not your style into something that you love, […]
Cane Back Dining Chair Makeover
If you’re looking for a great weekend project — pick up an old chair and get started! You can have a new stylish seat in your house for just the cost of some paint and a bit of fabric — and maybe a little bit of hardware, like the nailhead trim that Roxanne used on […]
How to Restore Rusty Chrome
Vintage-style furnishings are popular and add such a custom and unique style to your home. But… not all the vintage finds around town are in pristine shape. And those that are in amazing shape are usually much more pricy! But with some TLC and elbow grease, many older worn pieces of furniture can be cleaned […]
Easy Grain Sack Style Painted Folding Chair Makeover
Hi, Remodelaholics! I’m Lauren from Bless’er House, and I am so excited to be a new contributor for 2015! As a guest last month, I shared with y’all my Statement-Making Faux Fireplace for Under $600, and I’m happy to show you guys a much more simple DIY today for dressing up those rusty metal folding […]
How To: Reupholster a Tub Chair
Happy Spring Remodelaholic readers. Jaime from That’s My Letter here today to share a reupholstery project. How to recover a tub chair and completely change the look. My friend recently was looking to get rid of two Ikea Tullsta tub chairs. They were older, dated and covered in brown leather that just didn’t suit my style. […]
25 Chair Makeovers
[tps_header] 25 Chair Makeovers Hi guys, it’s Cecily from Ceci Bean back with another round up of great projects from the blogosphere. This time we’re taking a look at the awesome ways you can refresh the look of a drab and tired chair. Whether it’s a simple wood dining chair or a curvy upholstered armchair, […]
10+ Cozy and Comfortable Indoor Seating Options
[tps_header] 11 Great Ideas and Tutorials for Comfortable Indoor Seating When the weather is cold out, there’s nothing better than curling up in a cozy corner with a good book and plush throw. Actually, any time of year, there are few things better than a comfy spot to sit and read! From a big project […]
How To Restore An Old Leather Chair
Modern furniture can be beautiful, but they just don’t make some pieces like they used to. The style, the sturdiness — sometimes you just have to go thrifting to find a great piece of furniture. And then you get the thrill of the hunt, too! Once you find a piece that you love, odds are […]
Switching things up a bit…
Happy Halloween! (I wanted to show you our Family Halloween pictures first thing, but I will have to get back with you later today, since I haven’t taken them yet!! Whoops!) Anywho, no huge projects today, but I wanted to tell you about a small change I made in my living room. I’ve had a […]
Trending Now: Kitchen Seating
It’s been fun to take a look at trends of the moment, lately. As I was taking a look at some of 2013’s hottest trends for kitchens, I discovered one that surprised me: kitchen seating. Who knew that where we sit in the kitchen was going to get so much fun? From bar stools to […]
Cane Chair Reupholster DIY
Nothing like a great tutorial to get you through a hard project! This is a great post on how to reupholster that old cane chair you’re not quite sure what to do with! Make it “brand” new with this chair reupholster DIY tutorial! Submitted By: Peacefully Home Above all else, my desire is for […]
Ombre Painted Walls in Dining Nook
Mudroom Corner Bench Plans
We’ve been showing off lots of mudroom and laundry room ideas this month in our “Home Sweet Home series… For example some great magazine inspiration and blogger’s homes inspiration. And while I wish I had a ton of extra room in my house, none of my homes have really ever had a mudroom. So what […]