REPURPOSE, REFURBISH, RENEW, RECYCLE
WHY is repurposing so important??? 1. Supporting a great cause - Habitat for Humanity 2. Support local - vintage and antique stores, small family run businesses 3. SAVE MONEY - now that’s exciting!!! 4. Creating unique one of a kind items - by using items that have stood the test of time 5. Helping the environment - keeping items out of our landfills and saving our resources. Factories will stop mass producing items‌ 6. Great hobby!!!! - get us unplugged and hands on ! ! !
THRIFT STORE LAMP DIY
EASY LAMP MAKEOVER
CHINA CABINET
VINTAGE BUFFET
COFFEE TABLE TO TUFTED OTTOMAN
1800’S DRESSER REPURPOSE
REFINISH OF A CRAIGSLIST FIND
There are LOTS of vintage items that you should keep……! •
They transform your space and add character
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Look better in their antique state
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Are still in great condition…
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They tell a story!
VINTAGE DOORS TO KEEP
This table transforms this kitchen‌.
5 TIPS TO A SUCCESSFUL REFURBISH… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
SAND PRIME PAINT TAKE YOUR TIME CHANGE HARDWARE
1. SAND - TAKE EVERYTHING APART TO MAKE SANDING EASY
2. PRIME - COAT EVERYTHING IN A PRIMER SO PAINT ADHERES
3. PAINT - USE 2 COATS SO THAT EVERYTHING IS COVERED, EVEN AND DURABLE
4. TAKE YOUR TIME - DO YOUR RESEARCH ON YOUR PRODUCT AND DON’T RUSH TO MAKE SURE IT’S PERFECT
5. CHANGE YOUR HARDWARE THIS ADDS THE FINISHING TOUCH
THANK YOU