Shutters for a rented retail booth can be a great solution to challenges such as how to display products without a wall. So, here’s how to paint shutters. Firstly, and the reason why I’m giving wood shutters a makeover in this post, is to avoid making holes in retail space walls. Holes can be a…
Is your painted furniture not selling? Here are a few ways to solve the problem. I’m talking about something you might think is embarrassing to admit and that is when a piece of furniture doesn’t sell. But I want to reassure newer upcyclers that it’s normal if things don’t sell for a while. There are…
Have a CD rack that you don’t use? Repurpose a CD rack and make something beautiful! Here’s how to transform one into a jewellery holder. How often do you have something you don’t use anymore and think the only solution is to sell it or give it away? But what if you could keep it…
Ever struggled to fit hardware straight? Or want to fit cabinet handles straight but not sure how? Here’s a great tool that makes it easy. Found yourself sitting back, squinting at your finished piece and thinking, hmm, is that handle wonky? It has definitely happened to me before. Until recently, I added hardware to a…
How long does it take to sell furniture? It depends on several different factors, from the time of the year to its mass appeal. After nearly a year of writing about the pieces I refinish, I’m often asked how long it takes to sell furniture. And it depends on: If the piece has mass or…
The best upcycling project for beginners may come in different forms but there are eight rules to follow which will lead to success. Of course, rules are made to be broken. And you can break some of these eight rules too. But they’re designed to help you. To keep you on the right track and…
Like the look but not sure how to apply a furniture transfer? Don’t worry, they are so easy to do and look amazing. I’ve done quite a few pieces with furniture transfers. From chests of drawers to cabinets… and this one is the smallest yet. But the thing they all have in common is that…
You can add a lot of character if you paint a wood stool. Here’s how to use an interesting design to create a one-off, statement piece. An interesting way to paint a wood stool The piece A customer bought this quirky stool from another trader at Homemade at The Barn. Then they asked me to…
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Small Business Saturday was created to support small businesses after Black Friday. Here are some talented artisans at Homemade at The Barn. Some large businesses inflate their prices throughout the year so they can offer ‘discounts’ on Black Friday. Small businesses often don’t and they lose out. So, I’m showcasing a few of the talented…