Small Dresser - Renewed

This is another great find from Craigslist.  I purchased this for $25.00.  I usually set my spending limit at $30.00; I have to get a really great buy that I can't resist to go above that amount.

Material:

4 inch sponge roller

Paint ( I used black but any color would work)

Sand paper
Knobs/pulls (I used the original ones; I just spray them silver)

1.  Clean the surfaces of the dresser with a damp rag and let it dry.

2.  Remove drawers and remove knobs/pulls.

3.  Lightly sand the surfaces and clean with a damp cloth (an old T-shirt would work well) and let dry.

4.  Paint the body and drawers (I used a Valspar black satin paint with primer).  Didn't want to buy new paint so I used what I had on hand. 

Depending on the what the surface looks like after the first coat; you might have to give it a second coat.  Make sure each coat is thoroughly dry before you try to add another.

5.  Spray the knobs/pulls ( I used the original knobs/pulls but spray them silver to keep the cost down). Let the knobs dry.

 

6.  Install the sprayed knobs on to the drawers.



7.  Replace the drawers and the job is finished.

Even though this is a small dresser that was orginally intended to be used in the bedroom; remember, many furniture pieces can serve dual purposes. 

This piece is now in my hallway!  What do you think?



Here is a comparison

Before







After

My family members are all anxious to see what my next project will be.  Follow me; there are many other projects that I am working on.  Stay tuned!



SIMPLE DIY FOR THIS WEEK

 

Aren't you annoyed when you have to search through your drawers in the morning trying to find your mascara, pencil, or other cosmetics?  Well, here is a simple solution for you.  This can work for both ladies and gentlemen.

Here we go!

Material needed:
A candle holder (Dollar Store)
Two plates (Dollar Store)
Gorilla glue (Lowes/Home Depot)
Toilet paper roll (Free)
Spray (Lowes/Home Depot)



Plates and candle holder

Toiletpaper roll

Spray and Gorilla glue



Direction

1.  Spray the toilet roll (I used silver color; however, you can use whatever color you choose).

2. Clean the surfaces of the plates.

3.  Moisten the surface of the plate that you will attach the toilet roll to.

4.  Add the glue to the end of the toilet paper roll.

Adding glue to roll

5.  Gently place the roll to the moistened surface (inside bottom of the small bowl shaped dish).  Once it is in the spot (the middle of the container), place some weight on top (the plate on top is being used as weights) and leave to dry for about 10 minutes.  Make sure you only use a small amount of the glue.

6.  Now that the glue is dry; add the other parts. Apply glue to the candle holder and attach to the bowl that the roll has been glued to.

Bowl with roll attached to candle holder

7.  Glue the other plate to the bottom of the candle holder.

Partially Finished Product

Every girl likes some bling so I add some to the top of the roll.  You can use plates that you currently have at home so you could do this project with no cost to you.


The Finished product!!









Renewed Chest of Drawers

Bargain! Bargain!  Oh how I like bargains!

Found this chest of dresser for $30.00 on Craigslist; it has good bones so decided to purchase and redo.

Original chest

1. Removed the knobs/pulls.  Drawers 1 & 4 had extra pieces of wood used to give additional details.  I removed these.  Theyextra details tend to date this piece so I decided to remove them.

2.  Lightly sand the surface.

3.  Make sure the surface is clean. Wipe off with a damp cloth ( I used an old T-shirt).

4. Paint (I used a paint with primer ).  I used a grey color since this was what I had available.
I used Valspar Duramax (paint and primer). Used foam 4" roller.

5. Remove the drawers and paint.  Paint the rest of the chest of drawer and let dry.

6. Chest painted and let dry for about 15 - 20 minutes.

7. You could use the old pulls/knobs but I decided to add new ones to give this piece a fresh look.  Add pulls/knobs.  Pulls/knobs are expensive and can run you several dollars each..  I purchased a box of 10 pulls for $19.98 at Home Depot.  I could have also sprayed the the old knobs and that would be even cheaper.


The finished product!!

The work is worth the rewards!!

DIY: Starburst Mirror

This is a copycat rendition of one that was seen on a web page.

I have some time now so decided that I would use my spare time to catch up on my DIYs.  This is my first project and I am really proud of it. I have gotten a few compliments from my family and friends.

Material needed:

• Wood shims (4 packs of 42 count, 12″ long shims, and 8 packs of 14 count, 8″ long shims from Lowes)
• Wood glue
• Gorilla glue
• Round mirror
• Silver spray paint
• Thin plywood sheet for backing
• Hanging hardware

Directions:

1) Layout your shims in groups of 9 for the longer shims and groups of 7 for the shorter shims and start gluing them together.

Gluing the pieces together

2) Lay out your groups of glued together shims in a sunburst pattern and let them dry for at least 2 hours.

3)  When the rays are dry, start gluing them to each other and to the plywood backing and spray paint them silver when everything is dry.

3)  When the rays are dry, start gluing them to each other and to the plywood backing.

4) Spray paint them silver when everything is dry.

5) Coat the back of the mirror with Gorilla glue and place your mirror in the center. Weigh down the mirror with books to make sure it dries in place.

6) Once dry, attach two screws in the plywood and hanging wire.

The finished product in my living room!