by GTC | Aug 10, 2022 | Furniture Makeovers, Uncategorized
How To Makeover an Old Desk the easy way! I want to show you how easy it can be to makeover an old desk. Even one that looks like it belongs in the trash! Can you believe this was the same desk? I think it was actually a Vanity? It was given to me by someone who was... 
by GTC | Jun 23, 2022 | Dumpster Diving Diaries, Furniture and Cabinetry Redouxs, Furniture Makeovers, Le Junque, Tutorials
Two Free Dumpster Tables that Got an Easy Makeover Recently my husband and I became empty-nesters! This has left us with some empty bedrooms. And plenty of space to have a dedicated guest room! We invited out-of-town friends (last-minute ask) to stay with us recently... 
by GTC | May 25, 2022 | Furniture and Cabinetry Redouxs, Furniture Makeovers
The French Provincial Dresser If you grew up in the 70s or 80s, chances are you had one of these dressers in your bedroom set! There are so many variations of the French Provincial Dresser. Although there were so many manufacturers of this style of furniture, they all... 
by GTC | Apr 12, 2022 | Tutorials, Upcycled Decor & Accessories
Easily Make a New Crate look old with my easy tutorial! Do you love the look of old crates but are shocked at the price of them? I will see some beautiful old Flower Crate, see the price tag, and keep moving. I wish I could find old wood crates in the Dumpsters I look... 
by GTC | Apr 1, 2022 | Accessories, Dumpster Diving Diaries, Le Junque, Tutorials, Upcycled Decor & Accessories
How to make DIY Coat Hooks From Old Fence Boards I Love DIY Coat hooks and I love Old Boards. Are you like me and have a love affair with old wood? Do your neighbors think you are slightly off your rocker because you are begging them for their old fence boards? Do you... 
by GTC | Mar 23, 2022 | Furniture and Cabinetry Redouxs, Furniture Makeovers
The Before and After Dresser Makeover! The Beginning – FB Marketplace is my weakness! True confessions time. As much as I LOVE Dumpster Diving and the thrill of the hunt for treasures, I love FB Marketplace almost more! Some people have a TikTok or Instagram... 
by GTC | Mar 19, 2021 | Furniture and Cabinetry Redouxs, Furniture Makeovers
How to Makeover an Old Dresser without Priming or Sanding We all have one of these in our home or garage, or we definitely know someone who has one around. You know, the OLD dresser that is solidly built, but solidly dated in the look. You know my motto: Don’t... 
by GTC | Nov 17, 2020 | Furniture Makeovers, Uncategorized
FINDING FURNITURE: Do you love Facebook Marketplace as much as I do? I mean, really, I need more furniture makeover projects in my life as much as I need a box of Sees Chocolate Candy. Want badly, DO NOT NEED. If you have seen my garage over the years, you can check... 
by GTC | May 5, 2020 | Furniture Makeovers, Uncategorized
What’s your Blending IQ? How are your blending skills? What is your blending IQ? Don’t worry if you answered low! Have you tried layering and blending paint to create that elusive “old world” lots of layers finish? I have a secret for you,... 
by GTC | Jan 7, 2020 | Dumpster Diving Diaries, Uncategorized
Big Announcement Happy New Year! Are you the type that makes New Year’s Resolutions? I LOVE thinking about all the new things I might accomplish this year. Top of the list is….drumroll please! Turning my trash into cash in a BIG way! I am opening a... 
by GTC | Dec 18, 2019 | Dumpster Diving Diaries, Furniture and Cabinetry Redouxs, Furniture Makeovers
How to Upcycle a Cheap Bookcase Take a cheap Bookcase and turn it into an excellent rolling cart! Do you probably have one of these in your home somewhere or in your garage? And if not, there are plenty to found in your nearby thrift stores, or my case, Dumpsters! I... 
by GTC | Nov 25, 2019 | Furniture and Cabinetry Redouxs, Furniture Makeovers, Tutorials
Happy Trashy Tuesday! It’s a Lingerie Dresser Makeover! It was time to start clearing out that garage full of junk again and finally get to a diy furniture makeover. I am VERY good at adding to the collection of junk in there. If you have not had a chance...
