Refurbish restores; upcycle reimagines and is often easier for DIYers. Focus on solid wood or sentimental pieces; start small if short on time or budget. Avoid particle board, damaged laminate, and ...

Ready-made vanities are the go-to for most bathroom remodels, but some local homeowners are opting for upcycling dressers, desks and even shop counters as a stylish, earth-friendly alternative. When ...

A bench that was once an antique headboard; a dress made from plastic grocery bags or jewelry made from silverware: These are just a few examples of upcycling — the art of taking something old and ...

Upcycling is a term that’s becoming more and more familiar in our daily lives. It’s the act of taking something old, restoring it and giving it a good old glam up, to make it look as good as new - or ...

We all have that junkie old dresser or desk that’s been chillin’ in the garage for the better part of a decade, but thank goodness for that slight tendency toward hoarding — because that banged-up old ...

Upcycling is the act of taking something no longer in use and giving it a second life and new function. In doing so, the finished product often becomes more practical, valuable, and beautiful than it ...

Upcycling is a sustainable and budget-friendly way to update your interiors, but can seem daunting if you haven't done it before. However, with the cost-of-living crisis meaning many of us have less ...

From left, Meredith Davis, Ellen Ryall, Ellie Walters and Anna Sheehan of Refunk Upcycled cupboard by Ann Tyson Upcycled furniture from The Revamp Tramp Upcycled furniture with prints by Agnieszka ...

A WOMAN has revealed how she “upcycled” a dresser she bought for 1p on eBay with just a lick of paint. The DIY fan, called Beth, was praised for the “amazing” and “fabulous” result of her handy work.