Tag Archives: Furniture

Corner Mount Your TV on the Wall For Less than 50 Bucks – DIY

Posted on November 3, 2012 by

Cost, Time, and Skills: I spent $40 on this project, plus some leftover paint. I used a circular saw, power drill/driver, lag bolts, a cheap tv mount, and some paint. You’ll be lifting wood, and a tv, up high, so … Continue reading →

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Updating/Restoring an Old Stereo Console – DIY – Part 1 – Planning

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

**Finished Product Post** In 1971, my parents purchased a brand-spankin-new stereo console from Sears. It was stylish, well made, and one of their first furniture purchases. This beast had a radio tuner, record player, and an 8-track player. In true 70s … Continue reading →

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Fixing Up an Old Cigar Table – Part 3 – Staining

Posted on June 9, 2012 by

For the last few days, I’ve been working on cleaning up this old cigar table for a coworker of mine. She had asked that I replace the wood screws and tighten up the wobble in the legs, but I thought … Continue reading →

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