http://www.sheknows.com/ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 06:28:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/969349/upcycle-old-living-room-furniture Sometimes, all it takes to make old furniture like new again is a little elbow grease, some creativity and a little help from garage and estate sales. Instead of tossing that old coffee table or end table, upcycle it with a coat of paint and some created, found or purchased art. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/969349/upcycle-old-living-room-furniture Home Décor & Style Living rooms Heather Barnett Wed, 18 Jul 2012 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/965865/diy-repurposed-dresser Have a boring piece of furniture that you are tempted to leave at the curb next garbage day? If it is still standing, you can give it some pizzazz and make it coordinate with any room in your home by repurposing it with your favorite fabrics. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/965865/diy-repurposed-dresser Home Décor & Style Jessica Watson Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:14:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/951783/quick-ways-to-update-your-coffee-table A much-loved and -used coffee table can look new again with some tricks that give it a facelift and add new life in the room! http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/951783/quick-ways-to-update-your-coffee-table Home Décor & Style Living rooms Vicki Clinebell Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:39:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/837633/how-to-paint-your-kitchen-table Your kitchen table likely gets more use than any other piece of furniture in your house, especially if it doubles as a drawing table, work bench or writing desk. A quick update with a coat of paint can freshen up the look of your table without costing much. You can even add more fun to mealtime by choosing chalkboard paint for the tabletop. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/837633/how-to-paint-your-kitchen-table How-To Home How-tos Decorating How-tos Jennifer Coe Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/837631/how-to-repaint-furniture Before you send that chipped, outdated or damaged piece of furniture to the trash, consider a quick and easy update with a fresh coat of paint. Not only is repainting a piece of furniture quick and easy, it’s also a thrifty design solution to keep your next room redo budget in check. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/837631/how-to-repaint-furniture How-To Home How-tos Decorating How-tos Jennifer Coe Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:11:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/837629/how-to-refinish-a-dresser Refinishing a previously painted dresser is simple with the proper tools and chemicals. Allow the beauty of natural woodgrain to shine through by following these simple steps to bring your favorite piece of bedroom furniture back to life. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/837629/how-to-refinish-a-dresser How-To Home How-tos Decorating How-tos Jennifer Coe