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Thrift store shoppingoften requires more imagination than moneya challenge easily accepted by many DIYers.
Here are some quick and easy ways to upgrade your thrifted finds.
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Use Wallpaper to Line Drawers and Shelves
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Wallpaper isnt just for walls.
Dale likes lining the drawers of thrifted furniture withpeel-and-stick wallpaperfor a fun pop of color or design.
The paper might is a smart way to disguise any damage or discoloration on your secondhand piece, too.
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Fabric is your friend, says Robertson.
But dont let a lack of upholstery skills stop you from making a trip to the fabric store.
Its simply stapled to the back of the frame.
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Add Cushioning for Comfort
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DIYerErica McShaneis all about making secondhand seating more comfortable.
This might be as easy as reinforcing a chair seat with strong strapping tape and a staple gun.
But if you want to enhance the comfort and the aesthetic, she says add some cushioning.
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Buy some foam, wrap it in fabric, and make additional comfy seating, she recommends.
She then buffed it with a rag and within 15 minutes, she had a new mirror.
Dont be afraid to experimentthats what makes it so fun, Tuchten says.
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