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I was contemplating how to build a strong, sturdy storage cabinet to hold my finishes.  I did not want a metal cabinet but wanted the adjustability of a metal cabinet’s shelves, as well as a surface on the shelves that could be cleaned easier than wooden shelves. 

Join Lori Haught, Woodcraft Marketing Manager and Woodworking Adventures Blogger, for Part III in her series on refurbishing a unique thrift store find — a Telephone Gossip Bench.

Take a new direction in Mother’s Day gifting this year, and check out two projects from Black Dog Salvage, a Woodcraft partner that specializes in the reclamation, repurposing and resale of architectural, commercial, and industrial elements and fixtures. The Roanoke, Virginia-based company has its own DIY-TV show – Salvage Dawgs – and also creates custom pieces from salvaged items.

Learn a little about the history of sideboards, and see a great transformation — including an unexpected surprise!

When you are a homeowner, every penny counts. But can that leftover interior paint be used for anything besides walls? Turns out, it can!

Flipping furniture for a cause was the theme behind the Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley’s unique new contest, where the winners were recently announced. 

Over the last decade, the editors of Woodcraft Magazine have seen and reviewed a multitude of new products. Some simply represented an attempt to build a better mousetrap, but a few have made fresh impressions on the woodworking world, and we’re betting that they are likely to continue making ripples for years to come.

For this furniture flip, Woodcraft blogger Lori Harper took a tired old dresser and turned it into a blushing pink beauty. Here’s how she achieved this soft, barely-there look.

For the second year in a row, local “makers” had the opportunity to use their creativity for a good cause – the Mid-Ohio Valley Habitat for Humanity. The ReStore ReDesign Contest encouraged entrants to upcycle furniture pieces for the chance to win more than $700 in prizes and have their project move on to the annual fundraising event, Destination Design.

Even mismatched furniture pieces can be used together when you have a cohesive color scheme to tie them together. That’s exactly what we did for this beautiful new boutique. Sometimes all it takes is a little paint and some imagination! 

See how Woodcraft's resident refinisher Lori gave this little TV stand a facelift using updated hardware and a three-color blended paint technique. Learn some tips along the way! 

Plan now to ensure that when fall weather signals the end of “outdoor living” your indoor space will be a welcoming respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Let Woodcraft offer some tools, supplies and how-to tips for assembly and building projects. There’s also some useful tips for coloring or recoloring wood furniture, cabinets and other pieces with stains and paints.