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Written by Beth Williams

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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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Blue Ridge, Century View Lodge, furniture, home decor, refurbishment, rehab, storage, trash to treasures, upcycling, woodworking

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Who Doesn't Love an Upcycle?

Jan 19, 2022

Written by Beth Williams

Buying furniture second-hand can give you great quality for a bargain price. But usually you need to invest a little time and sweat equity into making your pieces into something for the modern world. Check out how I did just that in one of our bedrooms at Century View Lodge and get inspired to try it in your own home. Continue reading

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Century View Lodge, coffee table, desk, DIY, furniture, nightstands, refurbishment, rehab, trash to treasures, woodworking

Just Had To Have It

Jul 25, 2021

Written by Beth Williams

When we purchased Century View Lodge in Blue Ridge, we had to furnish it top to bottom which was the perfect opportunity to shop second hand and succumb to my need to have what spoke to me. Such was the case with one of the first purchases, a small occasional table I found at a thrift store. It was solid wood, I loved the legs, and I knew it could be used as an end table or nightstand. Plus, who can argue with $20? Continue reading

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coffee table, DIY, home decor, reclaimed wood, refurbishment, rehab, trash to treasures, upcycling, woodworking

A Cedar Outdoor Storage Coffee Table

May 04, 2021

Written by Beth Williams

Have you ever had a time when just part of something was damaged or ruined but the rest was fine? That’s the reason why the concept of “Trash to Treasure” even exists. Continue reading

Written by Beth Williams

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chairs, DIY, furniture, refurbishment, rehab

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

Written by Beth Williams

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chairs, Chics With Tools Workshops, Dining room, DIY, home decor, rehab, trash to treasures, upcycling, upholstery

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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The DIY Home

Saturday Transformations

Who Doesn't Love an Upcycle?

Just Had To Have It

A Cedar Outdoor Storage Coffee Table

Don't Scrap Those Chairs!

Tools + Knowledge = Satisfaction