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Furniture makeovers

Giving new life to old furniture.

  • These incredible Ikea IVAR hacks turn the simple cabinet into a showstopping and functional addition to your home. Which will you try?

    21 Amazing IKEA Ivar Hacks

  • Learn how to make your own home-office, back to school, or homeschool organizer with this easy DIY Ikea Kallax Shelf hack. The DIY built-in inserts are perfect for organizing paper and folders.

    Easy IKEA Kallax Shelf Hack – DIY Organizer

  • How to Paint an IKEA Tarva Dresser

    How to Paint an IKEA Tarva Dresser

  • This amazing Ikea Rast nightstand hack is simple yet very gorgeous! Learn how to create this pretty Ikea Rast using a Dremel and few colorful stain colors!

    IKEA Rast Nightstand Hack – Simple , Unique and Amazing

  • Your step by step guide to painting outdoor wood furniture like a pro and make it last a long time in the rain and shine! Just follow these simple tips and tricks!

    Painting Outdoor Wood Furniture Like a Pro!

  • Learn how to make an easy DIY lap desk with our free plans. Plus learn how to create a gorgeous colorful jewel-toned epoxy resin look!

    DIY Lap Desk With Epoxy Resin Top

  • IKEA Moppe Makeover Using Contact Paper

    IKEA Moppe Makeover Using Contact Paper

  • 7 essential supplies needed to paint furniture. This list of painting tools is all you need to paint wood furniture for a professional look!

    7 Essential Supplies Needed to Paint Furniture

  • This old drawer repurpose idea will change the way you look at old drawers. Turn it into a DIY cart that can be used as a DIY bar cart or DIY coffee cart.

    DIY Bar Cart From Old Drawers

  • This Ikea Tarva nightstand hack is so simple and yet so amazing! This quick Ikea nightstand makeover is sure to add a punch to your room!

    IKEA Tarva Nightstand Hack

  • A DIY rustic modern weathered barn wood bookshelf that is super easy to make! No barn wood used in this project! See how to makeover a laminate oak bookshelf with this tutorial on how to paint laminate furniture easily with minimum prep and add a touch of rustic-modern with peel and stick barn wood tile.

    DIY Rustic Modern Weathered Barn Wood Bookshelf

  • This Ikea Rast makeover is the easiest and quickest one you will find. Paint it and add a touch of glamor in a few easy steps!

    IKEA Rast Makeover : The Easiest Kind!

  • IKEA Latt Table and Chair Hacks – 12 Ways to Do It

    IKEA Latt Table and Chair Hacks – 12 Ways to Do It

  • This Ikea Lack coffee table makeover is the easiest you will ever see! The plain table top can be easily transformed into your favorite farmhouse look with this simple hack that takes about 5-minutes!

    IKEA Lack Coffee Table Makeover – The Easiest Kind

  • Portable DIY Lego Table from an old TV Table

    Portable DIY Lego Table from an old TV Table

  • How to paint a shelf with Chalk mix

    How to Paint Furniture Faster Using Chalk Mix

  • DIY Ikea Ivar cabinet makeover to a sideboard

    IKEA Ivar Cabinet Hack: How to Make a Sideboard

  • 15 Amazing and genius DIY Ikea Tarva dresser hacks to inspire you

    The Best DIY IKEA Tarva Dresser Hacks!

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