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Turning Trash into Treasure: A DIY Dresser Makeover

In today’s blog entry, I'm diving into a trash-to-treasure makeover that began with me making a questionable purchase on Facebook Marketplace. Yes, I admit it—I paid money for this piece, but trust me, the transformation is worth it. Stick around as I unveil the shocking results. If you're ready to witness this trash-to-treasure journey, just keep reading.

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Christina Muscari Christina Muscari

A Beginner-Friendly Furniture Makeover with Beyond Paint

Have you ever wanted to give a piece of furniture a fresh new look but felt overwhelmed by the multitude of paint options, brush choices, and the need for specific tools? Today, I'm taking you through a simple, beginner-friendly furniture makeover that requires only a roller and a chip brush – no fancy equipment needed.

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Christina Muscari Christina Muscari

DIY Home Decor Thrift Flips: Designer Inspired Holiday Decor for Less

I'm thrilled to blog through this fun journey of DIY projects – a fun thrift store challenge where my goal is to repurpose discarded treasures and give them a DIY designer inspired look. In this installment, I'm injecting a touch of Christmas spirit into these transformations, making them versatile enough to adorn your spaces year-round.

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Christina Muscari Christina Muscari

Modernizing a Coffee Table with Pre-Made Legs: Coffee Table Makeover

I recently transformed a dated old coffee table into a modern piece of furniture. The best part? I did it without the need for complicated power tools or a saw, thanks to some pre-made legs and a bit of creativity. Here's how I turned this worn-out table into a stunning piece for my home.

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Christina Muscari Christina Muscari

Saving a Family Heirloom: Navy Sideboard Furniture Makeover

A dear friend of mine entrusted me with their family heirloom, a damaged sideboard that had spent the last few years collecting dust int heir garage. This piece held memories and stories, but it had definitely seen better days. Determined to breathe new life into it, I set out to repair it and give it a whole new look. And guess what? The transformation is nothing short of magical!

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Christina Muscari Christina Muscari

Budget Friendly Home Decor Haul from Walmart

Walmart has really stepped up their game in their home decor offerings. They have a big selection of on trend options right now for the home. I have really been loving their Better Homes and Gardens line of Home Accents, so I decided to order a bunch of stuff and see if it is as good as it seems. So, let's open these boxes and see what I've got.

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Christina Muscari Christina Muscari

Transforming an Antique Desk into Two Modern Nightstands: A DIY Furniture Makeover

For this tutorial, I tackled on an exciting DIY project: to upcycle this antique desk into two nightstands. This $40 thrift store find would have been headed to the landfill, but I recognized the potential to transform it into something functional. The result? Two modern nightstands in a beautiful deep burgundy. Join me as I take you through the step-by-step process of disassembling, repairing, and painting this desk, turning it into stunning nightstands.

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Christina Muscari Christina Muscari

Pantry Organization with The Home Edit: Walmart EASY Organizing

I used the Home Edit line of organizers at Walmart to organize my messy pantry! This line of products is an affordable and easy way to tame the chaos in your home. I am a disorganized person and Walmart.com and The Home Edit made this organizing project a breeze!

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Christina Muscari Christina Muscari

How to Clean and Restore Your Outdoor Teak Table

My outdoor teak table has seen better days so I decided to DIY it! I used a power washer, orbital sander, and some teak oil to revive this dry and tired looking wood. Now it looks brand new and this teal table will last for many years to come!

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Christina Muscari Christina Muscari

Pottery Barn Inspired Furniture Makeover: Adding Cane to a Console

I am taking a free Crate and Barrel piece that I got off of Facebook Marketplace and turning it into a Pottery Barn Inspired Cane Console Table. I use some paint, primer, cane, and trim to transform this outdated console into a designer inspired piece pf home decor. This is a DIY project anyone can tackle.

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