Most people would love their home to be full of unique furniture that isn’t just a replica of next-door’s. But although many homeowners’ budgets don’t stretch to filling their home with expensive ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Upcycling your own furniture is one of the most rewarding ways to refresh your space. It’s budget-friendly, eco-friendly, and seriously creative. And, with the right techniques, you can transform ...

Refurbish restores; upcycle reimagines and is often easier for DIYers. Focus on solid wood or sentimental pieces; start small if short on time or budget. Avoid particle board, damaged laminate, and ...

There is no denying that bringing home a new decor item is thrilling. The satisfaction of repurposed furniture that is all your own? Yowza! After all, upcycled furniture is not only affordable, it ...

Upcycling is a term that’s becoming more and more familiar in our daily lives. It’s the act of taking something old, restoring it and giving it a good old glam up, to make it look as good as new - or ...

There’s a new trend among the fashion conscious but frugal: Upcycling. It means adding value to old, usually useless items; some people call it salvage art. And it’s been on our TV screens just ...

The 34 year old said living in Albany, a regional area of Western Australia with few affordable furniture shops, meant she had to get creative, such as upcycling and painting a faux brick feature wall ...

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