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Explore diverse topics surrounding sustainability, interior design, and tips & tricks. Want to stay tuned?


Stripping paint: heat gun vs. sanding vs. chemical stripperÂ
If you’ve ever purchased an old dresser or chair caked in layers of paint, you know the first question isn’t what colour will I repaint...
Emily
Oct 62 min read
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5 things to look for when buying second-hand furniture (that most people miss)
Buying second-hand furniture is basically treasure hunting – except your map is Facebook Marketplace, and the 'X' is a blurry photo...
Emily
Jun 273 min read
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I know a chair better than its owner: why refurbishing is more intimate than you think
By the time I’ve spent a week or two refinishing a piece of furniture, I’ve likely spent more time truly seeing it  than anyone has in...
Emily
Jun 22 min read
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Refurbed from the curb: how I turned trash into treasureÂ
How many times have you driven past a tatty old chair or a three-legged table sitting (would a three-legged table ‘sit’?) on the curb and...
Emily
Apr 14 min read
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