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Transforming an Antique Desk into Two Modern Nightstands: A DIY Furniture Makeover

For this tutorial, I tackled on an exciting DIY project: to upcycle this antique desk into two nightstands. This $40 thrift store find would have been headed to the landfill, but I recognized the potential to transform it into something functional. The result? Two modern nightstands in a beautiful deep burgundy. Join me as I take you through the step-by-step process of disassembling, repairing, and painting this desk, turning it into stunning nightstands.

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Christina Muscari Christina Muscari

Pantry Organization with The Home Edit: Walmart EASY Organizing

I used the Home Edit line of organizers at Walmart to organize my messy pantry! This line of products is an affordable and easy way to tame the chaos in your home. I am a disorganized person and Walmart.com and The Home Edit made this organizing project a breeze!

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Christina Muscari Christina Muscari

How to Clean and Restore Your Outdoor Teak Table

My outdoor teak table has seen better days so I decided to DIY it! I used a power washer, orbital sander, and some teak oil to revive this dry and tired looking wood. Now it looks brand new and this teal table will last for many years to come!

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Christina Muscari Christina Muscari

Pottery Barn Inspired Furniture Makeover: Adding Cane to a Console

I am taking a free Crate and Barrel piece that I got off of Facebook Marketplace and turning it into a Pottery Barn Inspired Cane Console Table. I use some paint, primer, cane, and trim to transform this outdated console into a designer inspired piece pf home decor. This is a DIY project anyone can tackle.

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Christina Muscari Christina Muscari

Wayfair Side Table Makeover: Creating a Faux Marble Look with Paint

You can achieve so many different looks with the help of furniture paint- including a faux marble finish! For this Wayfair side table, I used a painting technique that creates the look of real marble but at a budget friendly price. This furniture makeover is a DIY project even a beginner can tackle.

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Christina Muscari Christina Muscari

Real Milk Paint Company: Dresser Makeover

I love that the furniture flipping world has so many options now when it comes to paints! The Real Milk Company is one of my favorites, so come check out this dresser makeover I created using their paint!

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