Hello Everyone! With the holidays approaching, it’s time to think about decorating for the occasion! In my household, we gather for a Christmas Eve dinner. For us, (if at all possible)….this is usually more grand than Thanksgiving. And since I’ve seemed to get out of a lot of the cooking this year, I figured a great … More Quick N’ Easy Holiday Centerpiece
Today, I bring a beautiful project to all of you! I finished this industrial shelf today, and I’m so pleased with how it turned out! I have to admit, I was a little ambitious with this project…needless to say, it turned out to be a bigger project than I thought it would be. And … More Thrift Store Metal Shelf Turned Industrial Beauty
Hello Everyone! I know it has been a little while since I’ve written, and for that I apologize. Life has been a bit crazy lately. But nonetheless, I come to you today with a useful post! My goal today is to help all of you get past the fear commonly associated with using power tools. … More HOW TO: Conquering the Fear of Power Tools
Hey Everyone! I just wanted to take a second to announce that the Salvage Seattle Etsy shop is now up and running! Take a second to look through the items that are available and ready to ship! Currently I have 4 items available and I’m able to ship anywhere in the United States. Support this … More Etsy Shop Now Open!
Hello Upcyclers and DIY-Doers! Today I bring you my latest project, and I’m truly excited about the way it turned out! I found a plain baby changing table on Craigslist advertised for free. I picked it up from a lovely lady in West Seattle. This is what it looked like when I picked it … More Baby Changing Table Transformed into Fabulous Bar
Hello fellow Upcyclers, DIY-Doers, and Dreamers! Today I bring you a piece that I’m extremely proud of! I turned a thrift store lamp into an awesome side/plant table! And it was pretty simple to accomplish. All I really had to do was make a beautiful top for it and remove some pieces from the … More Thrift Store Lamp Turned Rustic Side Table
Hi all you Upcyclers! Today I have the pleasure of sharing a project that was completed by one of my great friends! Kaitee took this children’s style dresser and gave it a new life! Now this dresser, which may have never received a second glance, is now a stunning pice! It’s amazing to … More Featured Guest Project: From Youthful to Grown
This beautiful project was hand crafted as a birthday gift for a special someone. And I’m very pleased with the final product! With this handy bottle opener and cap collector, you can entertain many people, and not worry about finding bottle caps all over the place for the next two weeks! Below, you’ll read … More Bottle Opener – Hand Crafted with Reclaimed Wood
This old night stand turned into an absolute beauty after a few days work! BEFORE: I found this night stand abandoned on the side of the road in Seattle. And I must say, it was in pretty bad shape. It looked as though it had been outside for a long while. Complete with … More Abandoned Nightstand Gets a New Look
Hello internet world! QUESTION OF THE HOUR: Have you ever had a beautiful piece of art that you wanted to hang, but found yourself never actually getting to it because you had to go out of your way to purchase hooks or hanging hardware? Well, I’m here to give you a wonderful solution! HOWEVER: This method … More How to Hang Wood Artwork: Without Purchasing Hanging Hardware
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