Author: Tim Kime

How did it happen?  Summer vacations are over now, and kids are back in school.  Continue with the fun outside of the classroom—by creating a space for them to get away from the books and blackboards.  Two school chairs are paired with a small industrial stool for a vibrant set just the right size for the littler ones!  This project is easy as A-B-C or 1-2-3 when you follow the simple steps offered here.

Forget that old-fashioned advice, “Don’t wear white after Labor Day.”  White tones look great at any time, on any project, and in any setting.  Four items went from “garage sale Granny” to “sharp, chic, and sophisticated” using a crisp, bright white hue.

Keep these three “H’s” in mind when you want your upcycling project to look hip, happening, and hot: Hue, Handles & Height.  An old dresser receives a dramatic transformation by painting it a new hue. Adding new and cool handles gives it a great vibe.  Last but certainly not least, it gets raised to a new level by adding legs, hence the height.

Give a painted cabinet some pizzazz using a paint pen to add pretty and perky details.  A paint pen provides a steady stream and consistent application, so you can easily draw on your design.