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Saturday Transformations

Aug 29, 2022

Written by Beth Williams

Saturday, a group of ladies gathered in the Chics With Tools Makery to take care of some of their beloved chairs. Two wanted to do all of their dining chair seats and two needed to give new life to antique pieces, one of which came from a dumpster. LOVE IT! Continue reading

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Don't Scrap Those Chairs!

Apr 27, 2021

Written by Beth Williams

If you want to learn to tackle a chair refurbishment job that you didn't think could be done then keep reading. Continue reading

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Tools + Knowledge = Satisfaction

Jan 12, 2021

Written by Beth Williams

We just finished up our Chics With Tools Chair Rehab Workshop. By the end of the day, my four ladies had refurbished a total of ten chairs consisting of a whole dining set, bench, office chair, and two side chairs. Continue reading

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Loungers Get A Refresh

Apr 15, 2020

Written by Beth Williams

Most yards have at least one chair that will need some serious help this summer. Follow this tutorial to see how to refurbish some mesh loungers on the cheap. Continue reading

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Another Trash to Treasure Rescue

Sep 04, 2019

Written by Beth Williams

Most people have at least one chair that needs some love. This blog will take you through the steps to transform a lack-luster piece into a real stunner. Continue reading

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From Tatty, to Regal, To Whimsical-The Metamorphosis of a Caned-Back Chair

Aug 21, 2019

Written by Beth Williams

From Tatty, to Regal, To Whimsical-The Metamorphosis of a Caned-Back Chair

Chairs have a lifecycle just like living things. They start off fresh and new but then something happens along the way. Fabric gets torn, stained, or just outdated, cushions disintegrate, joints become loose, and finishes become marred. But if something has good bones, it is totally worth saving from the dumpster.

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From Tatty, to Regal, To Whimsical-The Metamorphosis of a Caned-Back Chair