DIY Project ~ From Dumpster To Divine!

Barb Rosen
by Barb Rosen
Heck, I really don’t cruise around looking in other people’s trash, but when I see something discarded that I could fix up, I just can’t leave it on the curb. I was just out walking our Labs with my husband, innocently enough, when we passed two wonderful resin wicker chairs in a neighbor’s trash. The chairs were in great shape except they had become discolored and the cushions were a mess. Before I could say anything, my sweetie, Lenny, said, “I know, we have to go get the car and pick these up right away!” Seems the man is catching on!
Without further ado, I picked up three cans of Rustoleum’s outdoor paint with primer in Hunter Green and got to work. After painting both chairs, I resurrected an old turquoise side table from the basement and painted it, too. That rounded out my set. Then I found two seat cushions and a pair of pillows for thirty dollars to add the finishing touches. So, for $15 in paint, $30 in cushions and an afternoon’s work, I had myself a new wicker set for our front porch. Lenny was amazed when he saw our new porch set that cost less than fifty dollars. Bet he’ll not tease me about my trash picking anymore now!
"After" with a new seat cushion and pillow
Welcome to our porch!
my "new" wicker set
One down and one to go!
~ our summer porch ~
Barb Rosen
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  • P P on Aug 26, 2014
    @barb...yes, it's me again.......I wanted to mention to you that I have painted loads of wicker and I prefer to use a brush and paint. I use a short bristled brush so that you can get into the crevices. Yes, it probably takes longer but takes much less paint and is better for the environment and YOUR lungs...Spray paint (any spray cans) are so bad for the ozone layer. Just a comment.....Keep up the good work.
    • Barb Rosen Barb Rosen on Apr 11, 2015
      @Marcy, Professional Designer, Artist and Arts and Crafts Instructor ~ thanks! These chairs were a wonderful find and we are enjoying them on our front porch!
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