I found
this coffee table on Craigslist for $15. While structurally it's pretty sound, the previous owners painted it; it looks like they may have just spray painted the poor thing without a drop of primer or sealant, because the top is chipping (see photos). Not ever one to leave passable alone, I decided that I had to repaint it. I've read as many furniture painting tutorials as I could get my hands on - the best seemed to be
DIY on the Cheap,
Young House Love,
Centsational Girl, and
Mouse House - and I still have a few questions for you guys.
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posted by Devika
on Apr 25, 2013 -
10 answers
I bought a bookcase (with adjustable shelves) off Craigslist. All of the shelves were included, but not all of the little bent-wire bits (photos inside) that hold the shelves in place. Where can I find replacements?
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posted by enn
on Jul 21, 2012 -
5 answers
My friend threw a towel on our bedside table and used it as an ironing board. Now the varnish is damaged (
pics). How do I fix it?
posted by mrunderhill
on Mar 16, 2012 -
6 answers
Building a standing desk two-parter: 1) Should I get a mini stair climber, manual treadmill, or mini elliptical? 2) What's the best way to attach legs to
this "desk"?
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posted by acidic
on Feb 4, 2012 -
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I'm looking for good books and blogs on furniture building and other diy home improvement projects
for apartment dwellers. I like building things, and am interested in making my own furniture, but I'd like to use a book that's geared toward small spaces and spaces where one can't actually make "built-ins" but can replicate the look.
posted by ocherdraco
on Jan 19, 2011 -
9 answers
I am thinking of building something like a breakfast tray (more like a laptop tray) out of steel wire mesh or something like it. The question is, where do I buy a sheet of wire mesh that is strong enough but malleable enough?
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posted by TheyCallItPeace
on Jan 8, 2010 -
3 answers
Where can I find woodworking plans or guides for creating outdoor furniture with a minimum of fasteners?
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posted by odinsdream
on Sep 8, 2009 -
13 answers
I'm a tall, skinny software developer, (6'5"/196cm) who cannot find a desk even remotely what I need/want in terms of style, quality, and size. I am going to have a carpenter build me a desk. Google has found me nothing. Do you have a desk you love? What makes you love it? Are you a tall person who finds they need keyboard/mouse at exactly the right height? How did you solve this? Do you have plans you love or a desk design you can recommend?
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posted by carlodio
on Aug 31, 2009 -
11 answers
How do I put casters on the bottom of this bookshelf? The
bottom looks like this. The bookshelf itself is of some kind of MDF or high density particleboard, i.e. not pure wood. I want to put casters on the bottom of the bookshelf, but the strip of wood that touches the floor is too narrow for a
plate caster like this. Can I somehow put a screw into the end of the particle board to fit a
caster like this? How? Details inside.
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posted by barnone
on Jul 3, 2009 -
21 answers
I'm trying to create a convincing sofa/chaise out of a twin mattress, particularly one that resembles DWR's Vegas couch. I'm pretty lacking in crafting talent, but am willing to try anything.
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posted by arnicae
on Apr 30, 2009 -
8 answers
Hand sanitizer stained (really, lightened) my antique furniture. Is there a remedy?
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posted by wheat
on Jul 12, 2008 -
2 answers
I have a glass-top wood coffee table with a broken glass top. Instead of replacing the glass, I'd like to turn it into a tile top coffee table. Since the glass is broken, what kind of backing should I glue the tiles to?
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posted by melissa
on Jul 2, 2008 -
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In the latest Dwell magazine there was a house featured with a chair made from pallets. Very simple and elegant, it also had a small mention of a company called Tolstrup. Help me find the downloadable plans mentioned.
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posted by huxley
on Mar 18, 2008 -
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I'm trying to find designs/plans for furniture made by cutting out the pieces from a single sheet of plywood & using only slots & grooves to hold them together, no nails, screws or glue. I've seen them online before, on some DIY blog or maybe boingboing, but I've looked at every site I can think of & done a fair amount of googling & come up blank. Anybody know what I'm talking about & can give me a pointer?
posted by scalefree
on Feb 2, 2006 -
14 answers
Hi all. Does anyone know of a good place to buy furniture kits? What I mean is unassembled, unfinished furniture, preferably shipped to your door. In particular I am looking for a "breakfast bar" or "kitchen island." Is there a store like this?
posted by bradn
on Oct 26, 2005 -
10 answers
