Forum: Home Improvements
10-04-2014, 07:37 AM
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Views: 10,716
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Forum: Home Improvements
10-04-2014, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 7,690
That's amazing Chris. It's time for a change...
That's amazing Chris. It's time for a change here. There were far too many shoe boxes built during the Celtic tiger years. It's time builders and planners realised we need more than the minimum...
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
31-03-2014, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 11,739
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
25-03-2014, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 116,684
Many thanks Gormal, noni, irishrose and...
Many thanks Gormal, noni, irishrose and melissabell. The fabric on the telephone table was in a remnants bin at homefocus Gormal so not at the €3 per meter price but still a good a deal ;-)
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
19-03-2014, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 116,684
Eventually....
.... I've got the four chairs done. At last! In the meantime I've found out that what I did with the table was not the best option. Still and all: I'll know for next time and at least I can put a...
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
19-03-2014, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 11,715
Old TV cabinet transformed
Some interesting ideas there Eibhlin - I like the glass lights and plastic spoon one.
The one of the TV to fish tank is an idea I toyed with years ago for the cabinet below but thought there would...
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
17-03-2014, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 16,618
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
03-03-2014, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 116,684
Edwardian Chairs ... a long time coming!
I have these chairs about 15/18 years and have made various attempts to restore them with varying degrees of success. Anyway I've got two done and two to go but am thrilled with them. I'm going to...
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
03-03-2014, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 116,684
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
08-02-2014, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 116,684
Thank you all for your lovely comments...
Thank you all for your lovely comments :)
Rachelirl:
1. Clean off old dirt, wax, polish etc with methylated spirits and medium grade steel wool. Use an old towel to wipe away the dirt. Keep doing...
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
07-02-2014, 01:12 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 116,684
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
05-02-2014, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 116,684
Restored oak table
I love this table. It took hours of work but nothing too demanding talent wise. The legs were a bit of a pain to clean and French polish. I forgot to get lots of pics before hand so the photos...
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
11-01-2014, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 22,713
Absolutely fantastic Cherry
Well done to you Cherry - what an amazing job. It really looks fantastic and the legs really suit. I have done a chair and am hoping to to a couch but am a bit worried about how to finish at the...
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
02-10-2013, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 116,684
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
28-09-2013, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 116,684
Bet you do!
Jeep2 just give it a try: what have you got to loose? If you get a piece of furniture for free and only spend a small amount on materials there is little loss if it doesn't work out but immense...
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
17-08-2013, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 12,811
Well done
Fab job - you've transformed it completely. Looks wonderful.
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
29-04-2013, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 116,684
The latest piece
I got this chair from a JT user. It looks very pink in the photo but it's actually red.
I did not collect it so did not see that there was no back cushion so if anyone has one that is no good to...
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
19-04-2013, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 116,684
Try it yourselves!
Thanks for all the comments. These were just to encourage others to try these things. The telephone table above was fairly easy - it was just a thing of painting and then putting on the upholstery...
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
17-04-2013, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 116,684
Piano Stool
Here is another project: the stool we had used for the piano was given to us by someone and had seen better days so it was time to sort it out. I took photos along the way of the inside to see what...
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
17-04-2013, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 116,684
Up-cycled furniture
Just thought I'd share this as Jumble Town is a fantastic resource that helps keep waste down and you never know what another person needs or wants: my motto is "One's man's junk is another mans...
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
17-04-2013, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 24,305
Wow!
Love it, love it, love it! Well done - what an amazing transformation, full of ingenuity.
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