Furniture Posts

How to build a shoe rack or table to hide an AC unit

I finally did it! I’ve been wanting to hide the ugly AC unit ever since I moved in but I couldn’t find the right piece of furniture that would give me access to the AC unit when I need it but conceal it when I’m not using it and also give me a place to put my shoes. So I gave up and came up

IKEA bench makeover

Sometimes you can find great deals for used furniture at garage sales, on Craigslist or even at thrift stores. But they don't always work with your decor. I found an IKEA bench (STUVA) in very good shape at a the thrift store but it was very plain and needed a bit...

Add some sparkle to a plain mirror

My home office is set up in a very dark corner of my apartment living room so to brighten it up, I went looking for a mirror to hang on the back wall to reflect some light. I didn't want to spend a lot of money and it turns out IKEA had exactly what I needed: the...

Chair makeover with chalk paint

Welcome to my first DIY Basics video! For today’s quick project, I took an old chair I found at the thrift store for $8 and gave it a whole new look using chalk paint and kitchen towels.

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