How do I make an old dresser into storage?
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Shannon lora
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My gram had this dresser she gave to me. I dont need it as a dresser anymore . The drawers swelled and are hard to open. I hate to throw.it any but would like to make it into a storage piece at my entry way for the kids hats and gloves and miscallenaous things. Its a tall 5 drawer dresser
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Shannon, if you click on "explore projects" then "make over" then "furniture" then "dresser" you can find quite a few tutorials on the make over of dressers. I chose one that does not sound too kindly to your Grandma's old dresser, but it shows a make over without the drawers since yours are too swollen to open/shut now. Here is one but there are many others: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bedroom/dressers/from-junk-to-a-jewel-13662968
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Shannon...You can add dusting powder to the drawers and cover with tissue paper...my Mom taught me that years ago. You may need to sand drawers a little or rub with candle wax and see if that helps. I would paint or you can remove stain, sand well and stain again or just apply polyurethane. I believe you have a great idea!
Hi Shannon! I did the same with an old dresser of mine. Check it out:
https://do-daddy.com/dresser-to-mudroom-hutch/
You can also remove a drawer or 2 and source some baskets or containers to slide in the openings for easier access.