Posts tagged: reclaimed
How to Web and Rebuild a Chair Seat
By ModHomeEcTeacher
So you found a fabulous chair by the dumpster. It's unique, solid, and the price was right. What a find! The only problem is that you need to rebuild the entire chair seat, jute webbing and all.
Where do you begin? This is fairly simple if you can see how it breaks down in three part » READ MORE
Garbage Day Rescues Get Re-Do
By DIY Maven
This before and after is the reason why we should all keep our eyes peeled on garbage day. Rescued from the curb-side (they had a 'free' sign attached to them) the chairs fell in to capable hands. The shoddy paint job was sanded down and covered with a black, low-luster, latex. The cracked seats were repaired with glue and clamps and then hidden with a lovely black and white fabric, which was applied with artist's medium. You can see the entire » READ MORE
What to do with an Old Yoke - Part II
By ZolaClaireAwhile back I posted a question on what to do with an old yoke and here's my follow-up to that question.
My good friend Lee made me a chalkboard frame out of old packing crates, then my husband cut a piece of pressed-board to fit inside the frame and I had sprayed it with a few coats of chalkboard paint. We added a couple of eye-hooks to the top of the frame then drilled some holes on the back side of the yoke. We then suspended the frame f » READ MORE
Re-Gifters Rejoice!
By DIY MavenRe-Gifts isn’t just a cleverly named gift shop; it is a small, family-owned store located in South Minneapolis that sells eco-friendly gifts "made with recycled, reclaimed, repurposed, organic, and natural materials." Check out their on-line store for a growing selection of products available. Here are just a few very Curbly items.
Bicycle Cog Votives, 12 bucks each.
Recycled Chopstick Lamp, 36 bucks.
Absolut salt & pepper shakers, 16 bucks. (Mad » READ MORE
