Tag: Trash to Treasure

Create this awesome DIY framed dry erase board from an old refrigerator shelf! ~ ambientwares.com

Glass Refrigerator Shelf to Dry Erase Board

Published on by Angie34 Comments

I was at my dad’s shop helping out following him around when I see this old refrigerator shelf. So many things went through my head.

  • Why does he have an old refrigerator shelf?
  • Where’s the refrigerator?
  • Does he have a plan for it?
  • Are there at least 31 lines going across?
  • It has more than 31 lines?
  • No more than 31 days in a month.
  • A monthly organizer.
  • Yes, I’m going to make a dry erase board organizer.

The things that float through my head at warp speeds. Continue reading “Glass Refrigerator Shelf to Dry Erase Board” →

This old beat up microwave cart got a simple farmhouse styled makeover. For this and more fun projects, visit AmbientWares.com #farmhousestyled #oldmicrowavecart #oldtvcart

Farmhouse Styled Wooden Cart Makeover

Published on by Angie9 Comments

Do you know people who give you their old junk because they know you’ll refurbish and DIY the heck out of it? Just like when I received the changing table from my sister-in-law. Well, my friend’s mom sent me this picture of an old, boring wooden cart and asked if I wanted it. To which I replied, “Sure!” Continue reading “Farmhouse Styled Wooden Cart Makeover” →

Vintage Standing Ashtray Base Refurbished Into A Lamp ~ ambientwares.com

Re-purposed Ashtray Base (Or Lamp) Into a Lamp

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Do you know what’s really nice about those old stand up ashtray bases? They seem to be the perfect specimens for re-purposing into quirky, beautiful, and unique table lamps. I’ve seen old ones of all shapes, sizes, and materials, especially at auctions and I wonder if people have similar ideas because they always tend to sell for much higher than I would ever pay for one. Either that or they smoke. Continue reading “Re-purposed Ashtray Base (Or Lamp) Into a Lamp” →

Refurbished Upholstered Cane Back Barrel Chair ~ ambientwares.com

Refurbished Cane Back Barrel Chair ~ Part 3 of 3

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Finally! The 3rd and final part of the refurbished cane back chair saga. In case you missed them, here’s Part 1 and Part 2.

Actually, before I laid one finger on this chair, I Google-d cane back barrel chair in a slew of different worded ways to see if I could find one like mine with broken cane. While there were a ton of cane back chair refurbishing posts, I couldn’t find one exactly like mine and most were in good shape and were just updated with paint and/or a new cushion. So, if you’re looking on how to make a cane back barrel chair look new, I hope I can help.
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