by GTC | Sep 19, 2023 | Le Junque, Tutorials
This post is regularly updated to provide you, the Furniture and Decor Upcycler with the latest tips and information on finding Free Furniture. Complete Guide to Dumpster Diving Part One!! Happy Monday, if you are new to my blog, then you should know one of my great... 
by GTC | Aug 7, 2023 | Furniture and Cabinetry Redouxs, Furniture Makeovers, Le Junque
Trashy Tuesday – Country Style Dresser turned Industrial Chic UPDATE! This post was originally posted in June 2012. This Free to Me Dresser is still going strong as my husband’s bedroom Dresser. I originally used commercial (VERY STINKY) and toxic stain.... 
by GTC | Jul 31, 2023 | Furniture and Cabinetry Redouxs, Furniture Makeovers, Le Junque, Tutorials
Cold Weathered Wood Coffee Table How to Create a Weathered Wood Look on any surface. This post originally appeared in January 2013. Due to severe computer problems, it is being recycled! The weather here is Sunny and Clear but COLD! (Well, I guess cold is relative),... 
by GTC | Jul 26, 2023 | Accessories, Tutorials
Christmas in July Easy DIY Decorations Are you the type that begins their Christmas preparations in July? Me neither! I am not this early of a planner. I created this post so we can all be on Santa’s favorite list this year and get the Best Gifts Ever award... 
by GTC | Jul 24, 2023 | Furniture and Cabinetry Redouxs, Le Junque, Upcycled Decor & Accessories
Old Drawers turned into Planters! This post was originally posted in 2014, updated for 2023! One of my reader’s favorites. Looking for New Ideas for Planters? How about using old drawers? I was recently mourning the fact that the Pie Safe I had rescued from a... 
by GTC | Jul 12, 2023 | Dumpster Diving Diaries, Le Junque, Tutorials
Reclaimed Wood Sign Tutorial Where the heck have I been? Busy! I’ve got loads of Trash to share with you, but today I am going to show you how to make this amazing Reclaimed Wood Sign FOR FREE. We (Suffering Husband and myself + 3 children) are HUGE House of... 
by GTC | Jun 26, 2023 | Furniture and Cabinetry Redouxs, Furniture Makeovers, Le Junque
Creating an Outdoor Space on a Budget Do you have an outdoor space you would love to turn into a comfortable place to enjoy the warm weather, but the cost of Patio Furniture is keeping you from decorating your space? I have some solutions for you that will hardly make... 
by GTC | Jun 13, 2023 | Furniture and Cabinetry Redouxs, Furniture Makeovers
How to Makeover Old French Provincial Dresser *This post contains affiliate links, all of the opinions are definitely 100% my own 😉 The French Provincial Dresser Before You recognize this Dresser, right? It was part of your bedroom set circa 1970s? I was not lucky... 
by GTC | Jun 7, 2023 | Good Time Charlie, Le Junque
Redefining Creativity – What it Means to create What a Creative Path May Look Like If you are new around here, I will quickly bring you up to speed. Over 15 years ago I started this blog. The main purpose was to provide a web space for my custom-painted... 
by GTC | May 15, 2023 | Tutorials
Transform Your Thrift Store Baskets into French Market Baskets Happy May! Are you ready to freshen up some of your old decor? Thrift stores are full of baskets from all the Spring Cleaning and donating people are doing these days. You may have some old baskets... 
by GTC | Apr 19, 2023 | Dumpster Diving Diaries, Furniture and Cabinetry Redouxs, Furniture Makeovers, Tutorials
How To Paint and Refinish Two Side Tables I have TWO tables to talk about today. Two tables, one found in a Dumpster, the other left for dead in a dirty, dusty barn. I am on a mission to clean out every last piece of dead or nearly dead furniture in my garage. I made... 
by GTC | Apr 6, 2023 | Furniture and Cabinetry Redouxs, Furniture Makeovers, Tutorials
How to Use an IOD Inlay Dresser Makeover Friends! I have a new project to share, a new Dresser Makeover. This was a particular extra project as the Dresser came from a dear friend who has had it in her family for some time. Her girls used it, and when it was time to... 
