Sarah from Upscale Downhome has an eye for uncovering treasures at the dump. On one trip, she returned home with six trim pieces from an old house full of square nails. This was a great find since salvaged architectural pieces are a pretty hot commodity these days. In order to convert one of the {…Read More…}
Brass Light Candle Holder
October 17, 2011 By
Most of us have probably replaced one or two of the lovely builder’s grade brass light fixtures that grace our homes. While you might be quick to throw ‘em curbside, there actually is hidden potential under that brassy exterior. Kristi from Addicted to Decorating snagged one such fixture from a home she was redecorating. {…Read More…}
Rustic Screened Porch Table
October 15, 2011 By
This project from Sarah at Upscale Downhome is the union of two “salvage souls,” trestle tables legs and an old door made of wainscot. The trestle table was spotted curbside and lovingly hauled home by Sarah’s son, while the old door had been nabbed on an expedition at the dump. These pieces came together to {…Read More…}
Mudroom Basket Storage Dresser
October 4, 2011 By
Diane at In My Own Style finds no shame in pulling over to rescue a castoff from a curb… or in this case a field. Diane found this old dresser form with missing drawers just chilling in a field with no one to love it. Diane saw its potential to become a functional piece of {…Read More…}
Rolling Pallet Coffee Table
October 3, 2011 By
Sarah from Thrifty Décor Chick needed an outdoor coffee table to put in front of her brand spankin’ new and utterly amazing outdoor fireplace. Since she’s into the slightly rustic and industrial look right now, she nabbed two pallets for free from her landscaper. Sarah added legs and stacked the two pallets to form the {…Read More…}
White Chair with Flower Detail
September 30, 2011 By
Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl is unable to turn away from a piece of furniture awaiting trash pickup, no matter how decrepit. That’s how she ended up with this yucky chair. To say it was in rough shape would be an understatement. The seat was molding, the paint chipping and peeling, and the structure of {…Read More…}
Blue and White Seashell Coffee Table
September 29, 2011 By
Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl rescued this poor baby from someone’s trash. It was practically pleading for its life, so, of course, it would have been cruel to turn away. Brittany realized what dire shape it was in when she found mold growing underneath the top. Ick! Back to the trash for the tabletop! Brittany {…Read More…}
