Furniture restoration, repurposing projects, makeovers
This project was built and designed by Chris from B&O Craftsman. Chris shows how an unwanted dresser becomes a custom built-in by cutting back overhangs, opening the wall, and fitting the case so it sits flush and looks like it …
This project was built and designed by Tom from Alley Picked. Tom turns an old wooden stool, a vintage green porcelain barn light, and a small epoxy tabletop into a one-of-a-kind light-up end table that balances character with function. Watch …
This project was built and designed by Tom from Alley Picked. Tom restores a plaster relief of the Chicago Theatre that arrived battered, dirty, and missing part of its marquee, and he documents the techniques and decisions used to return …
This project was built and designed by Tom from Alley Picked. Tom rescued a broken, early-20th-century walnut dresser found at the curb and set out to repurpose it into a sturdy, upholstered bench. The build kept as much original material …
This project was built and designed by Tom from Alley Picked. Tom repurposed a garbage-found bandsaw base, discarded metal feet, and a worn kitchen tabletop into a heavy-duty multipurpose table. The build highlights practical metal prep, clever joinery to hide …
Clinton from Specific Love Creations built and designed the project featured in this video. The video demonstrates how to repurpose weathered, stained, or otherwise rejected plywood into textured, layered wall art that reads like rocky mountain scenes or abstract landscapes. …
This project was built and designed by Billy from Newton Makes. The video shows how a weathered wood pallet becomes a practical storage bin with framed sides and fabric inlays. The build focuses on simple frame-and-panel construction, removable fabric panels, …
Matt from Next Level Carpentry shared the woodworking tip featured in this video. This video demonstrates a non‑destructive method for stabilizing loose joinery in heirloom chairs using cyanoacrylate (CA) adhesives combined with careful clamping and gap‑filling techniques to avoid complete …
This project was built and designed by Tom from Alley Picked. This article follows a handmade pine kitchen cupboard rescued from an estate sale and restored to highlight its original craftsmanship and warm color. The cabinet was built by the …
This project was built and designed by Tom from Alley Picked. The video follows the rescue and repurposing of an old curbside picnic table, showing how a tired piece of furniture can be examined, repaired, and refinished to reveal hidden …
This project was built and designed by Tom from Alley Picked. Tom had a growing stash of spray paint and lubricant cans collected from estate sales and needed a compact, organized storage solution for his basement and garage. Watch the …
This project was built and designed by Chris from B&O Craftsman. Chris takes two tired end tables and a set of spare table legs and explores combining them into a small chest-style vanity with a mirror option, new hardware, and …
This project was built and designed by Jodee from Inspire Woodcraft. Jodee took a salvaged mirror and repurposed its wooden frame by stripping paint, applying a controlled flame to patina the surface, and sealing the result for a warm, aged …
This project was built and designed by Chris from A Glimpse Inside. He transformed a plain living room wall into a bold, character-rich focal point by combining reclaimed barnwood with a large canvas periodic table print. By pairing crisp printed …
This project was built and designed by Tom from Alley Picked. It features a quick yet impactful restoration of a discarded farmhouse table, turning an alley find into a sale-ready piece in just over an hour. With minimal materials and …
This project was built and designed by Josh Wright. It’s an intentionally odd, three-legged coffee table made from reclaimed wood, featuring playful shapes, bold joinery, and a removable fisheye coaster. Josh set out to make what he jokingly calls “the …
This project was built and designed by Tom from Alley Picked. It’s a detailed restoration of a mahogany desk destined for a downtown lawyer’s office—refined, repaired, and refinished with a professional touch. From chipped veneer to stubborn red undertones, this …
This project is by Gary Herd, better known as The Bearded Woodworker. It’s a thoughtful restoration of an old coat and hat rack, originally built from oak and full of vintage character despite years of wear. Gary takes a careful …