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Repurposing & Upcycling: Repurposing Ideas

I found this tea cart out in my dad's shed. Any repurposing ideas out there? I have a couple of "tea for two" sets that I wouldn't mind displaying on this, but I'm not really thrilled with the wood or the gold rims on the wheels. I would love some suggestiions. Thank you!

Commented on Jun 10, 2013
I really like the idea of painting everything but the top & handle, similar to how Mary ...»
painted her table. I plan to redo a set of French style tables like hers!

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Design & Décor: We have 3 windows & are unsure how to decorate them for our nursery. One valance w/ sheers? Separated? Panels?

HELP!!! Please suggest some (visual) options for us. We'd like to showcase the windows, rather than cover them up. But with the different sizes, we are having a dilemma.

Thanks so much in advance!

Tracy

Commented on May 19, 2012
Baby's room---so NO to full-length curtains. Yes to tiers or shutters.

Cleaning & Organization: How can we get very old, stubborn wallpaper off our walls without ruining the wallboard?

Commented on Jan 07, 2012
Having tried several of the above methods to strip layers of wallpaper in our 5400 sf/160 ...»
yr-old house, I highly recommend using a Wagner 705 power steamer. You should be able to find a good used model on eBay for under $50 including s/h, & can always sell it when you're finished. The 'paper tiger' is the tool referred to above, but you won't need one with the steamer--unless the paper has been painted & won't allow the steam to penetrate.

Countertops: Pine countertops- need to refinish

I really need to refinish my kitchen counter tops, I will need to sand them down, restain but I can't remember what was put on them after that when we built the house 30 years ago. I know ...»

Commented on Jan 07, 2012
On This Old House this week, they brushed a coat of 2-part epoxy on soft wood countertops to ...»
harden & seal them. You can probably find the video & information on TOH's website.

No question, just a statement to everyone here!

I'd like to express my appreciate for the opportunity to be involved on this website. While I am a Pro, I am not a Pro at everything .. but often times have an opinion like everyone ...»

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Commented on Jan 03, 2012
Elegant!

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