A Take On British Colonial- Before & After

September 11, 2011 By 24 Comments

As I have mentioned before I have been searching and searching for just the right desk for my works space. I have not had a dedicated area for me to work FOREVER, so I have felt a bit like a gypsie in my own home. Always looking for a place to make my own. However [...]

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How To "Flip" A Craigslist Find For A Profit- Part 4- Pricing

May 30, 2011 By 30 Comments

If you are still reading this series, thank you! And since this is the last installment let recap. We chose our table and chair for a great price, cleaned it up, painted it, and distressed. Now it’s time to put it up for sale on craigslist. Our goal is a quick sale, right! 1) Know [...]

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How To "Flip" A Craigslist Find For A Profit- Part 3- Distressing

May 23, 2011 By 20 Comments

We have found our pieces on craigslist, cleaned them up, and painted them white. Now it is time to give them a little personality.  Get your sandpaper ready! Sandpaper comes in various different grits. The lower the number the larger the little particles and the more paint you will take off. The 60-grit I have [...]

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How To "Flip" A Craigslist Find For A Profit- Part 2

May 19, 2011 By 11 Comments

So we have picked out our sturdy, $10, wood kitchen set from craigslist. To read part 1, click here. Cleaned it up and now it’s time to determine what to transform it into. I had originally planned to stain the top however the thick coat on the top stopped me in my tracks. Not to fear! [...]

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