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Category Archives: Furniture Hacks

Lots of ideas, tips and tricks for transforming boring pieces of furniture into something new and unique.

Do you have a gorgeous chunk of wood that’s developed a HUGE crack? Don't toss it out until you've seen how easy it is to turn a cracked wooden stump into a décor worthy feature. #HomeDecor #ACraftyMix #CrackedWood

Turn a Cracked Wooden Stump into a Feature

Do you have a gorgeous chunk of wood that’s developed this huge crack? It may have...

Ever found a cheap melamine cupboard at the thrift store that was just to “bleh” to fit into your décor style? This tutorial will show you how to give it an easy faux distressed metal makeover that won’t break the bank. #melaminmakeover #paintingmelamine #acraftymix #fauxmetal #UnicornSpit

How to Give Melamine a Faux Distressed Metal Makeover

We often find melamine furniture in the thrift store. Don’t get me wrong, melamine serves a...

How to fix broken drawers so they NEVER wobble or fall off the railing again. A quick and easy trick that's guaranteed to work. #Tipsandtricks #acraftymix #brokendrawers #quickfix #easyDIYfix

How to Fix Broken Drawers the Quick and Dirty Way

Nothing irritates me more than a wonky drawer. It drives me batty. We have a cheap...

How to make an adorable "No Drama, Llama Chair". Unique one of a kind DIY to fall in love with and make yourself. DIY Tutorial from A Crafty Mix #llamaDIY #DIYTutorial #LlamaChair #LlamaDecor

How to Make a No Drama, Llama Chair

Last week we shared a tutorial on how to turn a tree stump into a wooden...

Transform an old metal trunk into this beautiful storage idea and hide your tools in plain sight #toolboxstorage #metaltrunk #repurpose #DIYMakeover

How to Hide Your Tools in Plain Site – Metal Trunk Makeover

When you live in a small space, and you’re a DIY’er you have to get really...

Don't throw that old CD Tower out just yet. You can upcycle it into this rustic farmhouse cabinet. It’s perfect for all those knick knacks and other keepsakes #CDTower #Upcycle #Repurpose #DIYHomeDecor #DIYTutorial

Upcycle a CD Tower Into a Rustic Farmhouse Cabinet

YES!!! I finally did it. For months now I’ve been planning to upcycle an old CD...

A really cool idea to repurpose some of those paint brushes that can't be saved and turn them into elegant home decor #repurpose #DIYHomeDecor #paintbrush #paintbrushhooks #acraftymix #diytutorial #recycling

Get Hooked on This Repurposed Paint Brush Idea

If you’re a crafter or like to DIY then you’ve probably got a stash of old...

Even a broken chair back deserves a second chance. Super idea to turn it into a little shelf

A Broken Chair Back Becomes a Tiny Little Shelf

Hey there, hope you’re having a happy week. What have you been up to? We were...

Who knew that a headboard made from pallets and a room divider could look so good. Make your own with this easy tutorial

You’ll Love This Charming Update On A Pallet Headboard

We love using pallets to make things and fortunately, we have a stockpile in the workshop...

I just love this little blackboard table with giant pencil legs and the tutorial is great too #diyhomedecor #kidscraft #kidsrooms #gaintpencil #recycling

How to Make a Little Blackboard Table with Giant Pencil Legs

Have you ever met someone and just “clicked”? I love it when that happens. A few...

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