Old trunk redo

Check out this upcycle idea to turn an old trunk into a coffee table with storage. This DIY wooden chest makeover project is perfect if you're decorating on a budget so check out the before and after photos. #diy #trunk #coffeetable

A thrift store trunk redo turned into a coffee table. The perfect weekend redo project for a budget. Trunk for blanket storage.

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Do you know what an steamer trunk is? I had no idea what a steamer trunk was until a friend gave me his trunk to refinish. Honestly, this furniture flip was a l…

By removing three layers of paint from the wood and metal on this trunk, it went from drab to fab!

There is a funny story that goes along with this makeover. Before I did the red trunk, I pulled this one out to work on. Don't be foo...

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Musty Smells in old furniture put a real damper on your vintage finds. Read on to see my solution to this age old (literally) problem! You know the feeling, excitement upon seeing a beautiful vintage item and then realizing it has "The smell" as you get closer or open it up. "Musty" is the generic

I bought this trunk from a junk dealer in Rimrock, Arizona. It was perfectly junky, distressed and rustic. Just what I wanted!! It served me graciously as an en…

If you've ever wondered how old that antique trunk you found at the flea market is, this guide is for you. Trunks are often passed down through generations, making it hard to determine their age by looking at them. However, there are a few ways you can tell how old a trunk is. Learn about some historical research tricks you can try to help date your antique trunk.

My mother gave me my Great Grandmother's steamer trunk, which is about 120 years old. I wanted to just spruce it up and get rid of the musty smell. Mission acco…

Toying with antiques can be a perplexing topic. With antiques being so delicate and brittle, it is easy to end up causing permanent damage to your piece while t

Restoring a Vintage Steamer Trunk: Trunk restoration is a combination of wood working, metal craft and leather work, so it helps to have some experience in all three fields. The hardest part of the entire project is in the preparation of the piece. Removing the old material covering …

I was given this vintage, rusted metal trunk (for free) from one of my co-workers late last summer. He had it sitting around and, knowing him, the challenge thi…

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In the past I’ve tried several times to turn an old trunk or camp box into a filing system. Sure they work and I had things inside to keep all my papers and accessories organized, but I was missing out on some serious structure that makes it all truly come together. Check out this great before and after that makes this thrifted object into a serious piece of office organization.