I have so many favorite things about summer. Swimming, going on picnics, sitting around the fire pit with friends, going on big family vacations…so many! But probably at the top of the list (at least this year) is hitting the yard sales on Saturday mornings. I only get the local paper from May to September … Read more Clever Ways To Re-Purpose Old Chairs
I found a whole bolt of lace a few years ago at Goodwill and it has ended up being one of the best purchases ever! I’m sure it wasn’t a full bolt (40-100 yards) but it was a lot and only cost me $5.00. I’ve used it for so many DIYs and I highly recommend … Read more Old Dresser Gets A Beautiful Makeover
Coffee tables normally only have two purposes. Sit your stuff on them and hurt your back while trying to use that stuff. Now we can change that! Learn how to add storage, lower the table (if needed), and create a lid to get to the storage that doubles as a tv tray/couch table with this … Read more Coffee Table TV Tray (With Secret Storage)
An old ugly file cabinet can be found at almost any thrift store (I found mine at Goodwill). Just because we buy them in hideous condition doesn’t mean they need to stay that way. I use mine for files and it is buried under my desk so I never fixed it up. After seeing what … Read more Chalkboard Paint File Cabinet Transformation
Don’t miss out! Follow DIYcozyHome.com on Facebook and bring more love and life into your home. I just love a good DIY project – specifically projects that can spruce up an existing piece of furniture and completely change the look of a room! Here are some ideas that you can do yourself. Have fun! #1 … Read more 25 Of My Favorite DIY Furniture Projects
I have been getting lots of requests for shabby chic ideas and I came across this really great post from Janis at the All Things Beautiful blog. It’s a very nice tutorial on how to white wash a furniture piece so it looks amazingly chic! Lots of good photos and instructions so you can tackle … Read more DIY White Washed Furniture Tutorial