You know all the furniture that you see people have left out at the curb for trash pickup, that on the surface looks ready for demolition? With a little fix up, these pieces can be saved and used in your own home.
I found this bookcase (everyone needs a good bookcase), and it was unsturdy and unattractive. But, I went to the lumber yard and bought new wood and used screws to add support backing to the back and now it is sturdy. Then I removed the black handles and repainted this in a more appealing white color. Then I re-attached the handles and look at the amazing results! With a little new wood and a coat of paint, this now is a functional and attractive bookcase!
By Vanessa
It looks great! I'll definitely think twice before I pass up someone else's "trash". Thanks for sharing!
You did a wonderful job! And think of all the money you saved!
Congratulations.
sewingmamma
What a great makeover! Your added support backing will add so much more structure and strength than the original unit ever had. Well done! I have a question about the surface you painted on. Was it really wood? --- or was it fiberboard covered with this plastic/paper veneer that seems to be the normal finish on bargain furniture nowdays?
I took all mismatched furniture and bought a product called Stone from wal-mart or home depot you spray it on and it gives a ceramic looking finish I showed my boyfriend and he painted all my living room furniture it looks like I bought it out of the showroom floor.
