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All on a very low budget, the only way done at Remodelando la Casa."},"link":[{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/feeds\/posts\/default"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7618114936688162288\/posts\/default\/-\/fixit?alt=json-in-script\u0026max-results=8"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/search\/label\/fixit"},{"rel":"hub","href":"http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/"},{"rel":"next","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7618114936688162288\/posts\/default\/-\/fixit\/-\/fixit?alt=json-in-script\u0026start-index=9\u0026max-results=8"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cristina Garay"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/16229690505771934030"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"generator":{"version":"7.00","uri":"http://www.blogger.com","$t":"Blogger"},"openSearch$totalResults":{"$t":"14"},"openSearch$startIndex":{"$t":"1"},"openSearch$itemsPerPage":{"$t":"8"},"entry":[{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-5687349532475654853"},"published":{"$t":"2016-08-12T14:00:00.002-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-06-09T21:30:11.773-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"chair"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"directors chair"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fixit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"furniture makeovers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"repurposed"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Summer"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"summerdc"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"thrifty"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How To Replace the Canvas on a Director's Chair"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fBEzXen8_y8\/V61hlQzGkRI\/AAAAAAAAf0U\/88hvzVVzif82xOqX5gqpf4qbKoc9CBbGQCEw\/s1600\/Replace%2Bthe%2Bcanvas%2B-%2BDirectors%2Bchair.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"two directors chairs with blue canvas - old vintage door background - hats on doors -\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fBEzXen8_y8\/V61hlQzGkRI\/AAAAAAAAf0U\/88hvzVVzif82xOqX5gqpf4qbKoc9CBbGQCEw\/s1600\/Replace%2Bthe%2Bcanvas%2B-%2BDirectors%2Bchair.jpg\" title=\"Replace the canvas on director's chairs\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhoa, this is going to be a super hot weekend around here. Well, I'm not complaining, I'm going to be home and probably it's not going to affect my work much, but for all of you out there, stay cool!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI've been at the neighborhood flea market in an on\/off kinda way this season. I missed the one held last weekend, too tired with all the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2016\/08\/arwtdc.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etrips to DC \u003C\/a\u003Eduring the week, but I did attend the previous month, it wasn't great, not many sales, not many finds. \u0026nbsp;The only thing that I brought home was this pair of director's chairs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DeT_KyE2oaM\/V61hmF_K3SI\/AAAAAAAAf08\/RNrv1KH6wJgCSylGuLevUzaKaHhvpArjgCEw\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Breplace%2Bdirectors%2Bchair%2Bfabric.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Directors chairs with ripped canvases.\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DeT_KyE2oaM\/V61hmF_K3SI\/AAAAAAAAf08\/RNrv1KH6wJgCSylGuLevUzaKaHhvpArjgCEw\/s640\/how%2Bto%2Breplace%2Bdirectors%2Bchair%2Bfabric.jpg\" title=\"They're still good chairs - Replace the canvas!\" width=\"422\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn fact, these chairs belonged to my sister-in-law, she was also selling stuff at the flea. The chairs didn't sell and she didn't want to bring them home with her, so, when she offered them I couldn't say no. :)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QuXf419R5DY\/V61hmNh6SoI\/AAAAAAAAf04\/rGPKIQo8xEMzTjZBAXiLHVrZ0f3LC3GFQCEw\/s1600\/fixing%2Ba%2Bdirectors%2Bchair.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to fix directors chairs canvases\" border=\"0\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QuXf419R5DY\/V61hmNh6SoI\/AAAAAAAAf04\/rGPKIQo8xEMzTjZBAXiLHVrZ0f3LC3GFQCEw\/s640\/fixing%2Ba%2Bdirectors%2Bchair.jpg\" title=\"Director's chairs - replacing the canvases\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*This post contains affiliate links\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Efor your convenience.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/p\/build-it.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EClick here to read my full disclosure policy\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs usual, the main problem with the director's chairs is the canvas, they damage too fast. The wooden frames were sturdy, and even the wood finish was good.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI had never paid attention to the construction of director's chairs. On this set, the arms are on hinges, and after you remove the back piece of canvas you can bring those arms low to the side of the chair to uncover the guides where the seat canvas is secure.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere must be different kinds of director's chairs, If you need to change the cloth pieces on your chair, the best way to do it is by using the old material as your guide. That's exactly what I did.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EThe materials you'll need:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2aNhKs2\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EDuck cloth\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E- ½ yard per chair - I used ¾ yard for two chairs.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E2 -¼\" wooden round dowels - 15\" long.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESewing machine\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMeasuring tape, thread, and sewing necessities.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EDirections:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TaiHiSYjJhY\/V61hmCZDtZI\/AAAAAAAAf1A\/UDkFoGo32swOKP6cMFCmcw_FWDJEwOlyQCEw\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Breplace%2Bthe%2Bseat%2Bcloth%2Bon%2Ba%2Bdirectors%2Bchair.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"sewing instructions, iron, white and blue duck cloth\" border=\"0\" height=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TaiHiSYjJhY\/V61hmCZDtZI\/AAAAAAAAf1A\/UDkFoGo32swOKP6cMFCmcw_FWDJEwOlyQCEw\/s640\/how%2Bto%2Breplace%2Bthe%2Bseat%2Bcloth%2Bon%2Ba%2Bdirectors%2Bchair.jpg\" title=\"Replace those damaged canvases on director's chairs.\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\nSEAT\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCut your material to size, adding 1\" for both front and back seams, and 2½\" for side seams.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDouble fold the front and back seams. Press.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSew both, front and back seams in place.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E(I made two sets, one white and one blue, it would take a lot longer for both sets to get damaged and once you're doing one is not much difficult to make two or four more at the same time. )\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-90b17-lp598\/V61hlWkkdyI\/AAAAAAAAf1I\/HHYQ7CgXYYw3tC8qi9P7n0YkrcvspJe2wCPcB\/s1600\/cloth%2Bseat%2Bof%2Bdirectors%2Bchair.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"green and blue duck cloth for director's chairs\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-90b17-lp598\/V61hlWkkdyI\/AAAAAAAAf1I\/HHYQ7CgXYYw3tC8qi9P7n0YkrcvspJe2wCPcB\/s640\/cloth%2Bseat%2Bof%2Bdirectors%2Bchair.jpg\" title=\"Director's chair seat canvas with wooden dowel in it.\" width=\"448\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs I told you, I tried to follow, the best I could, what was done to the original material. I couldn't take the dowels out without removing the stitches. It looked like they were sewn in.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ycEaDnmSKGc\/V61hmUG_H7I\/AAAAAAAAf1E\/_HVRfx6l_ckuWZueRjld7Cd4waoF9q1-gCEw\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Breplace%2Bthe%2Bseat%2Bcloth%2Bon%2Ba%2Bdirectors%2Bchair2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"inexpensive diy\" border=\"0\" height=\"278\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ycEaDnmSKGc\/V61hmUG_H7I\/AAAAAAAAf1E\/_HVRfx6l_ckuWZueRjld7Cd4waoF9q1-gCEw\/s640\/how%2Bto%2Breplace%2Bthe%2Bseat%2Bcloth%2Bon%2Ba%2Bdirectors%2Bchair2.jpg\" title=\"Director's chair seat - replace it!\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003EEach of the wooden dowels was placed inside the fold and using a piping foot on the sewing machine, they were attached to both sides of the seat.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-g3tYVZxsHpA\/V61hlnxjkrI\/AAAAAAAAf0c\/W4IJ7khWIEkBRw0y7AkfE3vLVsM9QKjNACEw\/s1600\/directors%2Bchair%2B-%2Bseat.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"blue duck cloth,\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-g3tYVZxsHpA\/V61hlnxjkrI\/AAAAAAAAf0c\/W4IJ7khWIEkBRw0y7AkfE3vLVsM9QKjNACEw\/s640\/directors%2Bchair%2B-%2Bseat.jpg\" title=\"Director's chair seat with wooden dowels\" width=\"496\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is how they looked at the end.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-96QrglsXx_U\/V61hlRW3hOI\/AAAAAAAAf0Q\/sZeUmXLU6MEsYnp4snKTNzN49z-jqLLAgCEw\/s1600\/back%2Bof%2Bdirectors%2Bchair%2Breplaced.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-96QrglsXx_U\/V61hlRW3hOI\/AAAAAAAAf0Q\/sZeUmXLU6MEsYnp4snKTNzN49z-jqLLAgCEw\/s640\/back%2Bof%2Bdirectors%2Bchair%2Breplaced.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor the back piece, the most important thing was to fold and iron those seams before heading to the sewing machine.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Og97gXv4Uu0\/V61hmCYPoyI\/AAAAAAAAf0w\/A2OV6Dh9sd4K6HhThbRwHKxADtlSfvElwCEw\/s1600\/directors%2Bchair%2Bfixed%2B-%2Bwhite%2Bcover%2B1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"sombrero on director's chair\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Og97gXv4Uu0\/V61hmCYPoyI\/AAAAAAAAf0w\/A2OV6Dh9sd4K6HhThbRwHKxADtlSfvElwCEw\/s1600\/directors%2Bchair%2Bfixed%2B-%2Bwhite%2Bcover%2B1.jpg\" title=\"Director's chair fixed! :)\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBesides a good deep cleaning, I didn't do a thing to the frames.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEEEK!I just got a new pair of chairs! :D or four?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y9gqwQXju10\/V61hl3ICL6I\/AAAAAAAAf0o\/RyGjkBu6ydU9cDVyrQr88ekh5XpqD2nLgCEw\/s1600\/directors%2Bchair%2Bre-done%2B-%2Bwhite%2Bduck%2Bfabric%2B2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Hexagon pillow, vintage doors, sombreros, magazines in metal buckets\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y9gqwQXju10\/V61hl3ICL6I\/AAAAAAAAf0o\/RyGjkBu6ydU9cDVyrQr88ekh5XpqD2nLgCEw\/s1600\/directors%2Bchair%2Bre-done%2B-%2Bwhite%2Bduck%2Bfabric%2B2.jpg\" title=\"Fix those director's chairs - Easy DIY\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/beach%20pillow\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666; font-size: small;\"\u003EH\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666; font-size: small;\"\u003Eexagon Pillow\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI love the contrast of the white with the color of the wood.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-m9YFruY8948\/V61hl1-4pQI\/AAAAAAAAf0s\/AO3omzt0uPsc7FkhQapsxwCKMIPkN2JOACEw\/s1600\/directors%2Bchair%2Bwith%2Bnew%2Bfabric%2Bcovers%2B-%2Bblue2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"beach decor, home decor, diy,\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-m9YFruY8948\/V61hl1-4pQI\/AAAAAAAAf0s\/AO3omzt0uPsc7FkhQapsxwCKMIPkN2JOACEw\/s1600\/directors%2Bchair%2Bwith%2Bnew%2Bfabric%2Bcovers%2B-%2Bblue2.jpg\" title=\"Director's chairs Fixed!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd the blue ones... Love, love, LOVE!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JYKdBWXB4R0\/V61jTQEjpYI\/AAAAAAAAf1Q\/d6iQyfQ0qJ451tpNJspmtUNjfNwku_4uACLcB\/s1600\/directors%2Bchair%2B-%2Bblue%2Bseat.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JYKdBWXB4R0\/V61jTQEjpYI\/AAAAAAAAf1Q\/d6iQyfQ0qJ451tpNJspmtUNjfNwku_4uACLcB\/s1600\/directors%2Bchair%2B-%2Bblue%2Bseat.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI know many of you had to skip this project because it involves sewing. Well, I'm not that good at sewing, but since they're all straight lines it was easy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNow, I think the seat piece is \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003Edoable without sewing\u003C\/span\u003E. Doing the front and back seams with \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2aNfi5a\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EStitch Witchery\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E(Aff)\u003C\/span\u003E and perhaps securing the dowels with staples? I might try that!\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor safety reasons, the back piece might need some hand sewing beside the tape. ;)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W9AHSh9htmU\/V61hmACkEKI\/AAAAAAAAf00\/CYui8vj_P9EPiYr8JVzF1horvd3lrMrlgCEw\/s1600\/do%2Bit%2Byourself%2B-%2Breplace%2Bthe%2Bcanvas%2B-%2Bdirectors%2Bchairs.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"director's chairs, old doors, hexagon pillow, sombreros\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W9AHSh9htmU\/V61hmACkEKI\/AAAAAAAAf00\/CYui8vj_P9EPiYr8JVzF1horvd3lrMrlgCEw\/s1600\/do%2Bit%2Byourself%2B-%2Breplace%2Bthe%2Bcanvas%2B-%2Bdirectors%2Bchairs.jpg\" title=\"Give them a second chance!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor more DIY ideas check these out:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-GHggQTSk_dQ\/V64JnYP9WfI\/AAAAAAAAf1g\/e3zzSeD1mLMGPteMsA9VsCtiaAMAUXDJwCLcB\/s1600\/Colombian%2BCoffee%2Bpainted%2Bstools1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to give old stools a new look\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-GHggQTSk_dQ\/V64JnYP9WfI\/AAAAAAAAf1g\/e3zzSeD1mLMGPteMsA9VsCtiaAMAUXDJwCLcB\/s640\/Colombian%2BCoffee%2Bpainted%2Bstools1.jpg\" title=\"Cafe Kitchen stools - Free Graphics\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2014\/02\/kdkjgjoeut.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ECoffee Painted Kitchen Stools\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tQUS5X60qz4\/VyJNjnIlq-I\/AAAAAAAAaQU\/09QceGrG7EkFMnqrWlEm6HrEalq4mXm0gCKgB\/s1600\/Southwestern%2Bstyle%2Bbench%2B-%2Baqua%2B-%2Bblack%2Band%2Bwhite-SM.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tQUS5X60qz4\/VyJNjnIlq-I\/AAAAAAAAaQU\/09QceGrG7EkFMnqrWlEm6HrEalq4mXm0gCKgB\/s1600\/Southwestern%2Bstyle%2Bbench%2B-%2Baqua%2B-%2Bblack%2Band%2Bwhite-SM.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHi Friends!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs many of you know, I've been spending a good amount of time in the garage trying to bring organization and function to this space.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWell, it's taking forever because every time I move something, an idea pops in my head and then, I begin working on whatever that idea is. Today's project is the perfect example of it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFirst, let me tell you a little story...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFive years ago I was looking for a dresser for my daughter's room (time does flies!)... After a long search, I finally decided to go an get this one (picture below). Well built, plenty of storage and a good price $50. BUT... \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI didn't like the legs and the scalloped top - too bulky for the room.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HwNyFB3i_k4\/VyGFp2OonCI\/AAAAAAAAaLk\/Rvg65QfWt9Yu6OPPxK48cDvjBNZ5txNXgCKgB\/s1600\/dresser%2Bbefore.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HwNyFB3i_k4\/VyGFp2OonCI\/AAAAAAAAaLk\/Rvg65QfWt9Yu6OPPxK48cDvjBNZ5txNXgCKgB\/s1600\/dresser%2Bbefore.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/cCcQ34\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe dresser with the \"Runny Legs\"\u003C\/a\u003E as my daughter named it, got a makeover. \u0026nbsp;You can read everything about it \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/cCcQ34\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eright HERE\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-k9wTgsv2SyY\/VXjs0aj90MI\/AAAAAAAAUmE\/c6vH7xhEBDwekEBaNUL-6xFrmqDLSouqwCKgB\/s1600\/teen%2Bgirl%2Bbedroom-%2Bcoastal%2Bnavy%2Bblue-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-k9wTgsv2SyY\/VXjs0aj90MI\/AAAAAAAAUmE\/c6vH7xhEBDwekEBaNUL-6xFrmqDLSouqwCKgB\/s1600\/teen%2Bgirl%2Bbedroom-%2Bcoastal%2Bnavy%2Bblue-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is how the dresser looks in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/IVigy0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eher room\u003C\/a\u003E nowadays.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mp_jlNTtWpc\/VyJQjgqlqsI\/AAAAAAAAaQ0\/PlGoej5EYe01tGb2XTB6cCvgrRmGIh0MgCLcB\/s1600\/garage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mp_jlNTtWpc\/VyJQjgqlqsI\/AAAAAAAAaQ0\/PlGoej5EYe01tGb2XTB6cCvgrRmGIh0MgCLcB\/s640\/garage.jpg\" width=\"568\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs for the Runny Legs, Mr. RLC made sure to store them out of the way - Oh my, WAY out!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBringing that thing down to the floor when I was ready to install \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2016\/03\/grgepgbrd.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe pegboard\u003C\/a\u003E was scary! :\/\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnyways, I've been tossing this frame around, not knowing where to put it. And no, I didn't want to bring it up there again, otherwise other five years are going to fly by.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo, after a good look at it, the idea of the bench arrived.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DpogfAmLYE8\/VyGFqM4y6WI\/AAAAAAAAaLs\/urPfrBDsMKcfe6CbC7g8ewqM0qAUsyXkgCKgB\/s1600\/top%2Bframe%2Bfor%2Bbench%2Bwith%2BRyobi%2Bdriver.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DpogfAmLYE8\/VyGFqM4y6WI\/AAAAAAAAaLs\/urPfrBDsMKcfe6CbC7g8ewqM0qAUsyXkgCKgB\/s1600\/top%2Bframe%2Bfor%2Bbench%2Bwith%2BRyobi%2Bdriver.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn order to bring its height up, since the frame's only 10\" from the floor, I created another frame out of plywood. It was attached to the legs with pocket holes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VqSO6DSWgws\/VyGFp1ljvjI\/AAAAAAAAaLo\/U9gtFniw-PciVM5Oman_1uigi06JbEnJgCKgB\/s1600\/sanding%2Bbench%2Bframe%2Bwith%2BRyobi%2Bsander.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VqSO6DSWgws\/VyGFp1ljvjI\/AAAAAAAAaLo\/U9gtFniw-PciVM5Oman_1uigi06JbEnJgCKgB\/s1600\/sanding%2Bbench%2Bframe%2Bwith%2BRyobi%2Bsander.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAfter a good sanding, it was ready for paint. However, as you can see on the right picture above, the frame was a bit on the smallish side.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1HPfoCskZA8\/VyGFp2cr2LI\/AAAAAAAAaLc\/KSEENTMvdeMLRbaWj7H8cu09J_Ntjw6nQCKgB\/s1600\/adding%2Bmolding%2Bto%2Bbench%2Bwith%2BRyobi%2BAirstrike.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1HPfoCskZA8\/VyGFp2cr2LI\/AAAAAAAAaLc\/KSEENTMvdeMLRbaWj7H8cu09J_Ntjw6nQCKgB\/s1600\/adding%2Bmolding%2Bto%2Bbench%2Bwith%2BRyobi%2BAirstrike.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs a way to cover that mistake, and to make a better transition between both frames. I grabbed the only molding I had in my stash: Half round ½\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NwuGE2Pt3jk\/VyGGIjsyrJI\/AAAAAAAAaL0\/ZgxAk4Tdfl8NKNXpmmQ6wjnOxCZfSnnOwCLcB\/s1600\/dresser%2Blegs%2Bwith%2Btop%2Band%2Bmolding.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NwuGE2Pt3jk\/VyGGIjsyrJI\/AAAAAAAAaL0\/ZgxAk4Tdfl8NKNXpmmQ6wjnOxCZfSnnOwCLcB\/s1600\/dresser%2Blegs%2Bwith%2Btop%2Band%2Bmolding.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAhhh, looking better! :) Ready for caulking and paint.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-j0OB2wnaAjg\/VyGFp8qUyUI\/AAAAAAAAaLg\/b4Q5n5rk8qgHQ0y-mws46KLuwRywXVPkgCKgB\/s1600\/five%2Bbelow%2Bprinted%2Brug%2Band%2Bfoam%2Bfor%2Bbench.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-j0OB2wnaAjg\/VyGFp8qUyUI\/AAAAAAAAaLg\/b4Q5n5rk8qgHQ0y-mws46KLuwRywXVPkgCKgB\/s1600\/five%2Bbelow%2Bprinted%2Brug%2Band%2Bfoam%2Bfor%2Bbench.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy first plan was to buy 6\" high density foam to use for the bench top. Wowzers! I didn't remember how expensive that stuff is. \u0026nbsp;The one yard I needed - 5\" foam would've cost around $50 - coupons included at Jo-Ann fabrics.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs you can see, I didn't take that route. Instead, I went to my basement and dusted two 3\" pieces I had in there since who knows when. Put them together with spray adhesive and onto the top board.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q6fNEV50VuM\/VyGFqLMV7cI\/AAAAAAAAaLw\/1hsV3StkaiAVuEiyl2ZU3YI_QdWOXVQkgCKgB\/s1600\/upholstering%2Bbench%2Btop.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q6fNEV50VuM\/VyGFqLMV7cI\/AAAAAAAAaLw\/1hsV3StkaiAVuEiyl2ZU3YI_QdWOXVQkgCKgB\/s1600\/upholstering%2Bbench%2Btop.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe top treatment was the only thing I bought for this makeover - A 3 x 5 Printed Rug I found at Five Below.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe upholstered step was really easy - Rug - two good layers of batting, the 3\" high density foam, and finally the board on top. Bringing the rug tightly to the top board to staple it in place.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pjf_njxVUys\/VyJNkH2FurI\/AAAAAAAAaQo\/xxFAitheYo49-lR4IiOyREDuWLr2Sqq-wCKgB\/s1600\/attaching%2Btop%2Bto%2Bbench%2Band%2Badding%2Btrim.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pjf_njxVUys\/VyJNkH2FurI\/AAAAAAAAaQo\/xxFAitheYo49-lR4IiOyREDuWLr2Sqq-wCKgB\/s1600\/attaching%2Btop%2Bto%2Bbench%2Band%2Badding%2Btrim.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLastly, the top was secured to the base, and trim was added to cover the gap.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-un8D_mJ2Fmk\/VyJNjg6zUaI\/AAAAAAAAaQQ\/2D5cPRpCjhEOBo8jLwiAezeUZpUnYDnbACKgB\/s1600\/Rug%2Bused%2Bto%2Bupholstered%2Bbench%2B-%2Bsouthwest%2Bdesign.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-un8D_mJ2Fmk\/VyJNjg6zUaI\/AAAAAAAAaQQ\/2D5cPRpCjhEOBo8jLwiAezeUZpUnYDnbACKgB\/s1600\/Rug%2Bused%2Bto%2Bupholstered%2Bbench%2B-%2Bsouthwest%2Bdesign.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI LOVE the Southwestern design on this rug. It feels like drop cloth material but three times thicker. I also had that trim in my stash, I think I bought it like two years ago at T.J. Maxx.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xb1ETUPtpI0\/VyJNj7LB8wI\/AAAAAAAAaQs\/z7nKH0z9jsokYyh3ymykFCHxDKtSNeIrgCKgB\/s1600\/Southwestern%2Bstyle%2Bbench%2B-%2Bgeometric.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xb1ETUPtpI0\/VyJNj7LB8wI\/AAAAAAAAaQs\/z7nKH0z9jsokYyh3ymykFCHxDKtSNeIrgCKgB\/s1600\/Southwestern%2Bstyle%2Bbench%2B-%2Bgeometric.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OgYWUW4F89Q\/VyJNjq_54eI\/AAAAAAAAaQY\/2N_ETk-l7mYY4vH5jnL2WhHxQgiO53fXACKgB\/s1600\/DIY%2B-%2BRepurposed%2Bbench%2Bfrom%2Bdresser%2Blegs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OgYWUW4F89Q\/VyJNjq_54eI\/AAAAAAAAaQY\/2N_ETk-l7mYY4vH5jnL2WhHxQgiO53fXACKgB\/s1600\/DIY%2B-%2BRepurposed%2Bbench%2Bfrom%2Bdresser%2Blegs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHome-made chalk paint was used, giving it a light distressing.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DdXm2S1LYyY\/VyJNj58LoPI\/AAAAAAAAaQg\/3A63hYVbjiwUqcUWZ5nFzydqAqgngqnJACKgB\/s1600\/Southwestern%2Bstyle%2Brug%2Bupholstering%2Bbench-%2Bcu.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DdXm2S1LYyY\/VyJNj58LoPI\/AAAAAAAAaQg\/3A63hYVbjiwUqcUWZ5nFzydqAqgngqnJACKgB\/s1600\/Southwestern%2Bstyle%2Brug%2Bupholstering%2Bbench-%2Bcu.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs much as I like this bench, I have to bring it with me to the next flea market sale, I don't have space for it in my home.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-52yZ1Z-VdcE\/VyJNkFlqX9I\/AAAAAAAAaQs\/_k8kJKUV-4QPYoVC3wMHva65-V-Xkv0fgCKgB\/s1600\/Upcycled%2B-%2BSouthWestern%2BBench.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-52yZ1Z-VdcE\/VyJNkFlqX9I\/AAAAAAAAaQs\/_k8kJKUV-4QPYoVC3wMHva65-V-Xkv0fgCKgB\/s1600\/Upcycled%2B-%2BSouthWestern%2BBench.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut hey, I'm so glad I finally put those legs to good use!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNow I need to go and finish cleaning that garage, let's see what other idea pops up. :)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor more Up-cycled projects check these out:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NzUNcD1H-fQ\/VUbjcpfqCsI\/AAAAAAAAT-o\/6Sa0v9QQoIQn3uwZCPhjzqiRdU1V6h99ACKgB\/s1600\/kitchen%2Bisland%2Brefinish%2Bwith%2BASCP-glaze%2Band%2Bwax-3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OOFsyVuz3jE\/VwKGhu7LZXI\/AAAAAAAAZOA\/jY0cpXWd_zQiGXDFNG7HIz5WFgUsGoB4w\/s1600\/hewlet%2Bpackard%2BPavilion%2B1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OOFsyVuz3jE\/VwKGhu7LZXI\/AAAAAAAAZOA\/jY0cpXWd_zQiGXDFNG7HIz5WFgUsGoB4w\/s1600\/hewlet%2Bpackard%2BPavilion%2B1.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHi friends,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's been a full week since my last post, I ended up taking Spring break alongside my kids, and it felt really good! :)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo, while in the middle of Spring break, I tried to find a solution to my computer problem. As you might remember from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2016\/03\/whblckgld.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emy previous post\u003C\/a\u003E, my pc went cuckoo. \u0026nbsp;I was using it when the low battery sign appeared; but it didn't even give me time to go and plug it in, it shut down.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt didn't turn on after being plugged in to charge. :\/\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-52-iHVq74zo\/VwKGiFucFtI\/AAAAAAAAZOM\/W7_ZrRnHj9oF6Zmbzit-eXM9sAS_CJUAg\/s1600\/hewlet%2Bpackard%2BPavilion%2B5.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-52-iHVq74zo\/VwKGiFucFtI\/AAAAAAAAZOM\/W7_ZrRnHj9oF6Zmbzit-eXM9sAS_CJUAg\/s1600\/hewlet%2Bpackard%2BPavilion%2B5.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAfter going through the basic troubleshooting steps: properly connected, power in the outlet, battery well-positioned, etc... Nothing worked! :(\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo, I removed the battery and put it back again... And that's when some smoke started to come out of it. It had turned my poor computer into a smoker. \u0026nbsp;Scary. \u0026nbsp;:s\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6VU2nkZNL2I\/VwKGhlH_RpI\/AAAAAAAAZOU\/aMGGdCjk-5gw-aaNo5tE6EwN8HmnKcEtw\/s1600\/hewlet%2Bpackard%2BPavilion%2B3.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6VU2nkZNL2I\/VwKGhlH_RpI\/AAAAAAAAZOU\/aMGGdCjk-5gw-aaNo5tE6EwN8HmnKcEtw\/s1600\/hewlet%2Bpackard%2BPavilion%2B3.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe bought this and three more of the same computers (Hewlett Packard Pavilion) nine months ago over at Costco. When we (I said us, but it's Mr. RLC who took charge of this problem), talked to Costco services, they direct us to their concierge department, there, the concierge department also directed us to Hewlett Packard. In general, the three of them were not very helpful, pointing out that the three-month guarantee had expired long ago for a full refund.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ka-sJmld6yA\/VwKGiIyY32I\/AAAAAAAAZOU\/woeJA73ijss0-KLpMxVOdZyIr7RbkVuFQ\/s1600\/hewlet%2Bpackard%2BPavilion%2Blaptop%2B%2B-keyboard.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ka-sJmld6yA\/VwKGiIyY32I\/AAAAAAAAZOU\/woeJA73ijss0-KLpMxVOdZyIr7RbkVuFQ\/s1600\/hewlet%2Bpackard%2BPavilion%2Blaptop%2B%2B-keyboard.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnyways, the communication with HP was bad, it was hard to listen to what they were proposing. So, within minutes of the conversation, the mister told them he didn't want to talk to them any longer, after all, the computers were not bought from them. It was Costco the company we trusted when we bought the four pcs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe went back to talk to Costco (and not the concierge service, since they're NOT a part of Costco) \u0026nbsp; they played the \"transfer\" game, sending us to each of their departments.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOur explanation of what had happened to the pc was given to a myriad of people who kept sending us to another person and then another... Until FINALLY, reaching the general manager who immediately said: Bring it over for a full refund.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n:)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZiQaWgFDm3A\/VwKGiP0crcI\/AAAAAAAAZOU\/Ag-g2B00HwIO8EKmJV1_rhudBOrxvGrlw\/s1600\/hewlet%2Bpackard%2BPavilion%2B4.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZiQaWgFDm3A\/VwKGiP0crcI\/AAAAAAAAZOU\/Ag-g2B00HwIO8EKmJV1_rhudBOrxvGrlw\/s1600\/hewlet%2Bpackard%2BPavilion%2B4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe went to the store to return it but had no idea how to take the files out, especially the pictures. We didn't want to open the pc without their consent.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lI8jepWRUYw\/VwKGhoAiXxI\/AAAAAAAAZOU\/22Z0uYdBipMPMuxrIok5DoL8t302tQpEA\/s1600\/hewlet%2Bpackard%2BPavilion%2B2%2Bclosed.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lI8jepWRUYw\/VwKGhoAiXxI\/AAAAAAAAZOU\/22Z0uYdBipMPMuxrIok5DoL8t302tQpEA\/s1600\/hewlet%2Bpackard%2BPavilion%2B2%2Bclosed.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWell, the pc had to come home with us to get those pics out. Here, once again, Mr. RLC was the one that saved the day. All the pics and files were OK. \u0026nbsp;Ahhhhh big happy face \u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E:)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe pc was returned last Thursday... Case Closed!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNow, I'm on the lookout for a new pc and that's not exactly for me.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'm going to start using my daughter's pc. Yeah, the same HP. \u0026nbsp;Since I keep it at home most of the time, I don't mind that it's heavy, but she really needs a light pc that she can bring in her backpack to her classes on campus.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WoYUI68CXyY\/VwKId-he89I\/AAAAAAAAZOc\/xFoTUlzpch86AB7LvD__SSq3CJb-mA1UQ\/s1600\/Lenovo%2BYoga%2B900%2B13.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WoYUI68CXyY\/VwKId-he89I\/AAAAAAAAZOc\/xFoTUlzpch86AB7LvD__SSq3CJb-mA1UQ\/s320\/Lenovo%2BYoga%2B900%2B13.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAny recommendations will be greatly appreciated. We're now looking at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1UDoygr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELenovo Yoga 900 13\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E(aff.)\u003C\/span\u003E, which has good reviews for being fast, lightweight, quiet, and having a good battery life. It would be great to look at other options before ordering one.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWell, that's it. It turned out to be a happy ending, but not without a bit of a headache.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe biggest downfall in this situation, at least for me: Costco. \u0026nbsp;We've been members for 15 years or longer, and this is the first time we had trouble returning one product we bought from them after such a short time of usage. It looks like they're now outsourcing many of their services and the customer service is getting to be really BAD.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'm just crossing my fingers not to see smoke coming out from any of the other three PCs, wish me lots of LUCK!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C!--Please call pinit.js only once per page--\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cscript async=\"\" data-pin-color=\"red\" data-pin-height=\"28\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" defer=\"\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cform action=\"https:\/\/feedburner.google.com\/fb\/a\/mailverify\" method=\"post\" onsubmit=\"window.open('https:\/\/feedburner.google.com\/fb\/a\/mailverify?uri=RemodelandoLaCasa', 'popupwindow', 'scrollbars=yes,width=550,height=520');return true\" style=\"border: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--PQQn78ZqRE\/WtnqJSEIwxI\/AAAAAAAA-Xc\/JopLDoJ1n0EAiaPkWIT4lpaqwA48uUjjQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/demilune%2Btable%2Bwith%2Broses%2Binside%2Bwhite%2Bpitcher.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pink roses in white pitcher, white beadboard, pearls\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"621\" data-original-width=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--PQQn78ZqRE\/WtnqJSEIwxI\/AAAAAAAA-Xc\/JopLDoJ1n0EAiaPkWIT4lpaqwA48uUjjQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/demilune%2Btable%2Bwith%2Broses%2Binside%2Bwhite%2Bpitcher.jpg\" title=\"A little Demilune table gets a good dose of TLC and two coats of ASCP - Florence\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWe were already on our way out from the flea market.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt was the last flea market of the year...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe cold day, plus the lack of vendors and customers was not a good combination.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAlmost empty-handed, we took the last turn before getting to the parking lot, and that's when I spotted this little fella.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;I loved its lines...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut, as soon as I grabbed it, I felt bad for the poor little thing. :(\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt moved back and forth like a rocking chair!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9e5n4Ij9_WQ\/VsUYKPqGpkI\/AAAAAAAAYZA\/rzpgKknUpTM\/s1600\/demilune%2Btable%2Bbefore%2Bpaint.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"dark green little table in need of love\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9e5n4Ij9_WQ\/VsUYKPqGpkI\/AAAAAAAAYZA\/rzpgKknUpTM\/s1600\/demilune%2Btable%2Bbefore%2Bpaint.jpg\" title=\"The before - A little Demilune table gets a good dose of TLC and two coats of ASCP - Florence\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd you know that's bad when we're talking about a table. \u0026nbsp;:\/\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI didn't ask how much it cost. My expression said it all.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd that's why, I guess, the seller immediately asked for two dollars.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWell, I brought it home to fix it or maybe to use it for something else. It was hung on the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2016\/02\/grg-orgtz.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewall in the garage\u003C\/a\u003E and I forgot about it, until last week when I began organizing the big mess I had in there.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI was picking wood pieces from the floor and organizing the tools and stuff. Then, I had to move stuff from the wall and -hello! there she was.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhere to put it? \u0026nbsp;Yeah, inside but first, let's fix it!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1jyv8MIFnIk\/VsUYKYKAQuI\/AAAAAAAAYZE\/PKq3cgCyTu8\/s1600\/demilune%2Btable-%2Bloose%2Blegs%2Bbefore.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Loose legs on table\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1jyv8MIFnIk\/VsUYKYKAQuI\/AAAAAAAAYZE\/PKq3cgCyTu8\/s1600\/demilune%2Btable-%2Bloose%2Blegs%2Bbefore.jpg\" title=\"A little Demilune table gets a good dose of TLC and two coats of ASCP - Florence\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe feet had been attached with nails and all of them were loose.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xuCEEQ-m4T0\/VsUYKYTMSaI\/AAAAAAAAYZI\/KaOEnLy_z-8\/s1600\/demilune%2Btable%2Bparts%2B-%2Bdisassembled.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"parts of a demilune table ready to be fixed\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xuCEEQ-m4T0\/VsUYKYTMSaI\/AAAAAAAAYZI\/KaOEnLy_z-8\/s1600\/demilune%2Btable%2Bparts%2B-%2Bdisassembled.jpg\" title=\"A little Demilune table gets a good dose of TLC and two coats of ASCP - Florence\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis was the easiest disassembling job ever. The legs were loose too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZpEH7Bp_R78\/VsUYqDSqC7I\/AAAAAAAAYZk\/NDD0AGZxRJM\/s1600\/dry%2Bglue%2Bon%2Bdemilune%2Btable%2Bjoints.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to remove dried glue from loose table legs\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZpEH7Bp_R78\/VsUYqDSqC7I\/AAAAAAAAYZk\/NDD0AGZxRJM\/s1600\/dry%2Bglue%2Bon%2Bdemilune%2Btable%2Bjoints.jpg\" title=\"A little Demilune table gets a good dose of TLC and two coats of ASCP - Florence\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe first task was to clean it and remove the dried glue.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0LRSsIJuEsI\/VsUYYhKXu7I\/AAAAAAAAYZU\/v7aDLTOWQPg\/s1600\/sanding%2Bdry%2Bglue%2Boff%2Bdowels%2Bwith%2Bdremel%2B4200.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"sanding belts\" border=\"0\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0LRSsIJuEsI\/VsUYYhKXu7I\/AAAAAAAAYZU\/v7aDLTOWQPg\/s640\/sanding%2Bdry%2Bglue%2Boff%2Bdowels%2Bwith%2Bdremel%2B4200.jpg\" title=\"How to remove dried glue from table's legs with Dremel 4200\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=300589719\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FDremel-4300-Series-1-8-Amp-Variable-Speed-Corded-Rotary-Tool-Kit-with-Mounted-Light-40-Accessories-5-Attachments-and-Case-4300-5-40%2F300589719\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EDREMEL\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;with the little sanding band attachment made this, a super easy job.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9edrIUowmB4\/VsUYY6nrh_I\/AAAAAAAAYZc\/rADezszbqfU\/s1600\/using%2Bscrews%2Bto%2Binstall%2Btable%2Bfeet.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"irwin clamps holding table's feet\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9edrIUowmB4\/VsUYY6nrh_I\/AAAAAAAAYZc\/rADezszbqfU\/s640\/using%2Bscrews%2Bto%2Binstall%2Btable%2Bfeet.jpg\" title=\"Re-attaching table feet after a good cleaning - Glue, screws and clamps\" width=\"448\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe feet were re-attached, this time I used screws instead of nails after a heavy dose of wood glue.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe legs were attached with wood glue after cleaning very well all the residue of dried glue on the ends and holes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WN4_kwa9XTY\/VsUYYpWnibI\/AAAAAAAAYZY\/wuhqrxwX5fQ\/s1600\/sanding%2Bwith%2BRyobi%2B-%2Bdemilune%2Btable.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"demilune table, green color\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WN4_kwa9XTY\/VsUYYpWnibI\/AAAAAAAAYZY\/wuhqrxwX5fQ\/s1600\/sanding%2Bwith%2BRyobi%2B-%2Bdemilune%2Btable.jpg\" title=\"Using a Ryobi sander to create a smooth surface before painting.\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOh, before assembling, I gave the two boards a good \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/Mb3gv4\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esanding\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zebjSBspppA\/VsUYYTtsP5I\/AAAAAAAAYZQ\/N2NZI4pjsjI\/s1600\/two%2Bcoats%2BASCP-Florence%2Band%2Bdistressing%2Bit.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"distressing little table\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zebjSBspppA\/VsUYYTtsP5I\/AAAAAAAAYZQ\/N2NZI4pjsjI\/s1600\/two%2Bcoats%2BASCP-Florence%2Band%2Bdistressing%2Bit.jpg\" title=\"A little Demilune table gets a good dose of TLC and two coats of ASCP - Florence\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAfter waiting 24 hours for the glue to dry, the table was painted with ASCP - Florence. Sometimes it looks green, other times blue, it all depends on the light.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI gave it a light distressing before applying clear wax.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Oy8R696olHg\/VsUcfQR9mPI\/AAAAAAAAYZ4\/CYdW-na-oco\/s1600\/demilune%2Btable%2Bpainted%2BASCP%2BFlorence-%2Bshabby%2Bchic.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"shabby chic decor - Cottage style\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Oy8R696olHg\/VsUcfQR9mPI\/AAAAAAAAYZ4\/CYdW-na-oco\/s1600\/demilune%2Btable%2Bpainted%2BASCP%2BFlorence-%2Bshabby%2Bchic.jpg\" title=\"A little Demilune table gets a good dose of TLC and two coats of ASCP - Florence\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThen, it was time to play. :)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PtgK-JS4gsk\/VsUYJuK1MCI\/AAAAAAAAYZo\/Scl22YvWErg\/s1600\/ASCP%2B-%2BFlorence%2B-%2BDemilune%2Btable.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Shabby chic bedroom decor - nightstand demilune table\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PtgK-JS4gsk\/VsUYJuK1MCI\/AAAAAAAAYZo\/Scl22YvWErg\/s1600\/ASCP%2B-%2BFlorence%2B-%2BDemilune%2Btable.jpg\" title=\"A little Demilune table gets a good dose of TLC and two coats of ASCP - Florence\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI went for a shabby chic look.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dLdSqpb_W90\/VsUYJsRbV7I\/AAAAAAAAYZo\/IBMSPlc3ixc\/s1600\/demilune%2Btable%2B-%2BASCP%2B-%2BFlorence.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"beadboard, white floors, floral wallpaper, thread balls on white books\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dLdSqpb_W90\/VsUYJsRbV7I\/AAAAAAAAYZo\/IBMSPlc3ixc\/s1600\/demilune%2Btable%2B-%2BASCP%2B-%2BFlorence.jpg\" title=\"A little Demilune table gets a good dose of TLC and two coats of ASCP - Florence\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLet's pretend she's sitting by the side of the bed of this quaint cottage...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rpzxJWh_rYs\/VsUYKsjevbI\/AAAAAAAAYZo\/K_4o1o-RaEk\/s1600\/feet%2Bof%2Bdemilune%2Btable%2B-%2Bspindles.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"distressed legs and feet of demilune table painted ascp florence\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rpzxJWh_rYs\/VsUYKsjevbI\/AAAAAAAAYZo\/K_4o1o-RaEk\/s1600\/feet%2Bof%2Bdemilune%2Btable%2B-%2Bspindles.jpg\" title=\"A little Demilune table gets a good dose of TLC and two coats of ASCP - Florence\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nBeadboard, wallpaper, and of course...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-aj4acq_tYKY\/VsUYKAF006I\/AAAAAAAAYZo\/0maHuG49Kgc\/s1600\/demilune%2Btable%2B-%2Btop.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"pink roses in white pitcher, white floor, white pearls in saucer on table\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-aj4acq_tYKY\/VsUYKAF006I\/AAAAAAAAYZo\/0maHuG49Kgc\/s1600\/demilune%2Btable%2B-%2Btop.jpg\" title=\"A little Demilune table gets a good dose of TLC and two coats of ASCP - Florence\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBeautiful roses add to its charm.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PrRRVbXa_Mw\/VsUYJthHO2I\/AAAAAAAAYZo\/Nt28wrq8-6U\/s1600\/demilune%2Btable%2B-%2Blower%2Bshelf%2B-.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"lower shelf of demilune table, three legs, blue green color\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PrRRVbXa_Mw\/VsUYJthHO2I\/AAAAAAAAYZo\/Nt28wrq8-6U\/s1600\/demilune%2Btable%2B-%2Blower%2Bshelf%2B-.jpg\" title=\"A little Demilune table gets a good dose of TLC and two coats of ASCP - Florence\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOh well, I'm loving it! It's a nice dose of color on these grey days.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1hXq5VPvwf0\/VsUcLGghxBI\/AAAAAAAAYZ0\/WsqmZErrJfg\/s1600\/demilune%2Btable%2Bwith%2Broses%2Binside%2Bwhite%2Bpitcher.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"pink roses in white pitcher, pearls, petals on table, floral wallpaper and beadboard\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1hXq5VPvwf0\/VsUcLGghxBI\/AAAAAAAAYZ0\/WsqmZErrJfg\/s1600\/demilune%2Btable%2Bwith%2Broses%2Binside%2Bwhite%2Bpitcher.jpg\" title=\"A little Demilune table gets a good dose of TLC and two coats of ASCP - Florence\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHave a beautiful day!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor more painted furniture transformations check these out:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2014\/02\/kdhtthwwi.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPainted Hutch\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/picasaweb.google.com\/lh\/photo\/ucBom2BlGUVn5sX1w885xPb0RgKXWSUslImhiuVpRz8?feat=embedwebsite\"\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-XeRN_HPxlx0\/UwI_55Jb6sI\/AAAAAAAAN0c\/U-KIHbKegI8\/s800-Ic42\/painted%252520hutch%252520RLC10.jpg\" width=\"533\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2014\/01\/ckejtjthn.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEasy Dresser Makeover\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/picasaweb.google.com\/lh\/photo\/Y0vT1qaPGyhX9syTJox9sfb0RgKXWSUslImhiuVpRz8?feat=embedwebsite\"\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-LrVWOQgteMU\/UubQ760-g5I\/AAAAAAAAN-8\/SKsAoDh3aIs\/s800-Ic42\/painted%252520dresser5.jpg\" width=\"533\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2013\/04\/my-first-experience-with-chalk-paint.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPainted Chippendale Chair\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/picasaweb.google.com\/lh\/photo\/MCEocVtRC4PygsDyYSeZuTkoxn3kM0anXULVeNuYlIM?feat=embedwebsite\"\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-R9tueRDInLU\/UW_8AN0CDGI\/AAAAAAAAHZc\/OgPReOwFeVA\/s800-Ic42\/Chippendale%252520chair%252520chalk%252520painted1.jpg\" width=\"557\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C!--Please call pinit.js only once per page--\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cscript async=\"\" data-pin-color=\"red\" data-pin-height=\"28\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" defer=\"\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cform action=\"https:\/\/feedburner.google.com\/fb\/a\/mailverify\" method=\"post\" onsubmit=\"window.open('https:\/\/feedburner.google.com\/fb\/a\/mailverify?uri=RemodelandoLaCasa', 'popupwindow', 'scrollbars=yes,width=550,height=520');return true\" style=\"border: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-78NT8qoBlVo\/WtwJazlDYWI\/AAAAAAAA-nc\/n5G6x2dRtVUuIROD80ZMC3cenfhp8m2pACLcBGAs\/s1600\/coffe%2Btable%2Bmakeover%2B6.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to fix woobly feet on coffee table\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"359\" data-original-width=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-78NT8qoBlVo\/WtwJazlDYWI\/AAAAAAAA-nc\/n5G6x2dRtVUuIROD80ZMC3cenfhp8m2pACLcBGAs\/s1600\/coffe%2Btable%2Bmakeover%2B6.jpg\" title=\"Coffee Table Makeover\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nHowdy!\u003C\/div\u003E\nDuring Spring break I took one day apart to spend it with my SIL doing something we both enjoy very much: Thrifting.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe didn't find many goodies, but we did have a really good time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe only two items that came home with me were a pair of linen curtains -I still need to give them a good wash- and this coffee table which cost me twenty bucks, yeah, nice price. ;)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E*This post contains affiliate links\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;for your convenience.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/p\/build-it.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EClick here to read my full disclosure policy\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-CoaBoZ_R2vY\/VTjzPQei0XI\/AAAAAAAAT1k\/JKS1CuB2EhY\/s1600\/Coffee%2Btable%2Bbefore2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"thrifty coffee table - orange oak\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-CoaBoZ_R2vY\/VTjzPQei0XI\/AAAAAAAAT1k\/JKS1CuB2EhY\/s1600\/Coffee%2Btable%2Bbefore2.jpg\" title=\"Coffee table - before\" width=\"514\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'd been looking for a coffee table to replace the one we'd been using for the past couple of years.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis little table had served us well. It used to be a regular table, but after many years of no use, we cut the legs and Voila! We got a coffee table. :) \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ELately, I've been wanting a more robust table in its place.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5Qb7HpFSmGU\/VTjzCkFjngI\/AAAAAAAAT04\/PKgeJErH1Cw\/s1600\/old%2Bcoffee%2Btable%2Bin%2Bfamily%2Broom2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"family room with fireplace and white and golden legs coffee table\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5Qb7HpFSmGU\/VTjzCkFjngI\/AAAAAAAAT04\/PKgeJErH1Cw\/s1600\/old%2Bcoffee%2Btable%2Bin%2Bfamily%2Broom2.jpg\" title=\"Family room with coffee table - before\" width=\"478\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen I saw this chunky legs table, I knew it was coming with me. One of its legs was very loose and that's precisely the first thing that got fixed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWell, all the legs were secured.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is a heavy table, my guess is that every time someone pulls the table, the legs are the ones to suffer, getting looser with every pull.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y_ogiembfD8\/VTjzBjwnvdI\/AAAAAAAAT1M\/_oIETVUDplo\/s1600\/fixing%2Blegs%2Bof%2Bcoffee%2Btable.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to fix loose legs on coffee table\" border=\"0\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y_ogiembfD8\/VTjzBjwnvdI\/AAAAAAAAT1M\/_oIETVUDplo\/s1600\/fixing%2Blegs%2Bof%2Bcoffee%2Btable.jpg\" title=\"securing coffee table legs\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThat's why I decided to attach a lower shelf, well, I also wanted the extra shelf for more storage. That's like a win-win situation - no damage to the legs and extra storage. ;)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI had most of the materials needed to fix this table:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;One shelf\/plywood and four little extra feet.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFor the shelf I used the remnants of the underlayment sheet I bought for the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2015\/03\/tdivm9.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ETray Organizer for the above fridge cabinet\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe little feet were the extra pieces I cut from a\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2014\/06\/wjjrie.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003Etable to create a bed in the guess room\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHa, many times I feel like a hoarder saving things like these, but hey, you never know when you're going to use them! I'm glad I saved these.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIf you are in need of updating a table in this same way and need extra feet, you can find some similar \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38UFoDh\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ewooden feet right HERE\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38UFoDh\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"material for added lower shelf of coffee table\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vK8Ekbm1WME\/VTjzCSmp59I\/AAAAAAAAT1A\/qLW9_0C7g-E\/s1600\/materials%2Bfor%2Bbottom%2Bshelf%2Bof%2Bcoffee%2Btable.jpg\" title=\"materials for lower shelf\" width=\"478\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe lower shelf was cut to size but in order to make all the sides smooth, trim was added, mitering the corners.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=203810823\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FRyobi-18-Volt-ONE-AirStrike-18-Gauge-Cordless-Brad-Nailer-Tool-Only-P320%2F203810823\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to make edges of plywood smooth\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zRHEG3aSftE\/VTjy_W0pctI\/AAAAAAAATzo\/AQxHAALdAhc\/s1600\/attaching%2Bborder%2Bmolding%2Bto%2Bplywood%2Bshelf.jpg\" title=\"adding trim - quarter round- around plywood.\" width=\"478\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=203810823\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FRyobi-18-Volt-ONE-AirStrike-18-Gauge-Cordless-Brad-Nailer-Tool-Only-P320%2F203810823\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E|\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666; text-align: left;\"\u003ENailer\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003EThen, with the table upside-down the shelf was centered and the legs placement marked in order to make pre-drills for the screws.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-YDekmSKVI\/VTjy_YtAewI\/AAAAAAAATzk\/Yyccdyf_Lp8\/s1600\/attaching%2Blower%2Bshelf%2Bto%2Bplain%2Bcoffee%2Btable.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to attach lower shelf to coffee table\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-M-YDekmSKVI\/VTjy_YtAewI\/AAAAAAAATzk\/Yyccdyf_Lp8\/s1600\/attaching%2Blower%2Bshelf%2Bto%2Bplain%2Bcoffee%2Btable.jpg\" title=\"Attaching lower shelf to coffee table\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe screws were driven into the countersunk pre-drills. Right after, the little extra feet were added in the same way.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3IerkMpzW8M\/VTjzCFQ36RI\/AAAAAAAAT0s\/qZJ6ffiBotE\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Battach%2Bbase%2Bshelf%2Band%2Blegs%2Bto%2Bcoffee%2Btable.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"add little feet to coffee table\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3IerkMpzW8M\/VTjzCFQ36RI\/AAAAAAAAT0s\/qZJ6ffiBotE\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Battach%2Bbase%2Bshelf%2Band%2Blegs%2Bto%2Bcoffee%2Btable.jpg\" title=\"adding extra little feet\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is how the table looked at the end of the day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MDMIQ8UXwDA\/VTjzAW7-QvI\/AAAAAAAATz8\/NBaYGqaz__E\/s1600\/coffe%2Btable%2Bwith%2Badded%2Bshelf%2Bready%2Bfor%2Bpaint.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"coffee table before paint\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MDMIQ8UXwDA\/VTjzAW7-QvI\/AAAAAAAATz8\/NBaYGqaz__E\/s1600\/coffe%2Btable%2Bwith%2Badded%2Bshelf%2Bready%2Bfor%2Bpaint.jpg\" title=\"Coffee table with added lower shelf before paint\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAfter caulking, sanding and two coats of paint this is its new look.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LDty2OHuESo\/VTj1fOiAijI\/AAAAAAAAT18\/y4kqm0qO3Qw\/s1600\/coffe%2Btable%2Bmakeover%2B2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LDty2OHuESo\/VTj1fOiAijI\/AAAAAAAAT18\/y4kqm0qO3Qw\/s1600\/coffe%2Btable%2Bmakeover%2B2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy next post \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2015\/04\/msjey8.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EHERE is about the paint effect\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. I didn't want this post to be too long.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LWxb_i-KQio\/VTjzBShIHgI\/AAAAAAAAT0g\/T1dcljh42kc\/s1600\/final%2Bfinish%2Bon%2Bcoffee%2Btables%2Btop.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LWxb_i-KQio\/VTjzBShIHgI\/AAAAAAAAT0g\/T1dcljh42kc\/s1600\/final%2Bfinish%2Bon%2Bcoffee%2Btables%2Btop.jpg\" title=\"Coffee table painted top\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCute \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3z08qf6\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003Ehardware\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E added to the more visible ends completed this makeover.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pnGCnnT1oMg\/VTjy_WRNL7I\/AAAAAAAATzw\/96YCW0T85lA\/s1600\/added%2Bhardware%2Bto%2Bcoffee%2Btable.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pnGCnnT1oMg\/VTjy_WRNL7I\/AAAAAAAATzw\/96YCW0T85lA\/s1600\/added%2Bhardware%2Bto%2Bcoffee%2Btable.jpg\" title=\"Added hardware on each side of coffee table\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E| \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3z08qf6\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EPulls\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E |\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EHey, maybe you don't have time to go thrifting or DIY'ing and you need a similar table!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EYou can find a similar\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+BgrUBe2C04Tpb4OuD50SrQ\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003Ecoffee table right HERE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LDty2OHuESo\/VTj1fOiAijI\/AAAAAAAAT18\/y4kqm0qO3Qw\/s1600\/coffe%2Btable%2Bmakeover%2B2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"painted coffee table with added lower shelf\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LDty2OHuESo\/VTj1fOiAijI\/AAAAAAAAT18\/y4kqm0qO3Qw\/s1600\/coffe%2Btable%2Bmakeover%2B2.jpg\" title=\"Coffee table makeover\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RYsbmL2krYs\/VTj1fNtxrWI\/AAAAAAAAT2A\/lt3-I1vD6eM\/s1600\/coffe%2Btable%2Bmakeover%2B7.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"coffee table makeover - baskets - little wheel barrow and books\" border=\"0\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-RYsbmL2krYs\/VTj1fNtxrWI\/AAAAAAAAT2A\/lt3-I1vD6eM\/s1600\/coffe%2Btable%2Bmakeover%2B7.jpg\" title=\"Painted coffee table with added lower shelf\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI think this table fits in the room much better than the one we had before. I love the lower shelf.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-PGk1upzlxs0\/VTj0zCMCV5I\/AAAAAAAAT1w\/S7ws6v8KipQ\/s1600\/coffe%2Btable%2Bmakeover%2B6.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"coffee table makeover\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-PGk1upzlxs0\/VTj0zCMCV5I\/AAAAAAAAT1w\/S7ws6v8KipQ\/s1600\/coffe%2Btable%2Bmakeover%2B6.jpg\" title=\"Family room with new coffee table\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MAZ1At-md1k\/WRkqUOSJB0I\/AAAAAAAAs5Y\/2SbQpktZgUASB7R6vKjM2KPg5fnPNo8nACPcBGAYYCw\/s1600\/PIN-IT-AND-SAVE-THE-INSPIRATION-1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"246\" data-original-width=\"500\" height=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MAZ1At-md1k\/WRkqUOSJB0I\/AAAAAAAAs5Y\/2SbQpktZgUASB7R6vKjM2KPg5fnPNo8nACPcBGAYYCw\/s320\/PIN-IT-AND-SAVE-THE-INSPIRATION-1.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"DIY how to add a lower shelf to a coffee table\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ryvHv1J5HUo\/VTjzA32DBhI\/AAAAAAAAT0I\/ZjWDoLk2KnE\/s1600\/coffee%2Btable%2Bmakeover.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C!--Please call pinit.js only once per page--\u003EFor more DIY furniture makeovers check these out:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2014\/06\/wjjrie.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EDay Bed From Box-Spring\u0026nbsp;+ Legs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2014\/06\/wjjrie.html\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to build a day bed from box spring\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-76bJd8TTj70\/U8h1d9Dka4I\/AAAAAAAAOeY\/8tKp02rg-IE\/s1600\/Guest%2Broom%2Bwith%2Bdaybed3.jpg\" title=\"Day bed from Box-spring and legs\" width=\"442\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2014\/01\/ckejtjthn.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EDresser Quick Paint Update\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-N1tgAQyDkAE\/WtgRMnVJtuI\/AAAAAAAA-JQ\/IrRfAKlSNtgjz2CagkR8Zcmngf4xX15BACLcBGAs\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bfix%2Ba%2Brunning%2Btoiletsh.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"a white toilet with a hand ready to flush it.\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"493\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-N1tgAQyDkAE\/WtgRMnVJtuI\/AAAAAAAA-JQ\/IrRfAKlSNtgjz2CagkR8Zcmngf4xX15BACLcBGAs\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bfix%2Ba%2Brunning%2Btoiletsh.jpg\" title=\"How to Fix a running toilet by replacing the ballcock for a fill valve\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-sbViDJsWCZY\/WtgRLwTCqjI\/AAAAAAAA-JM\/FgobYOByxjsgCKddKfzJerDgE4rJ4klegCLcBGAs\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bfix%2Ba%2Brunning%2Btoilet.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"A white toilet with a hand ready to flush it.\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"955\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-sbViDJsWCZY\/WtgRLwTCqjI\/AAAAAAAA-JM\/FgobYOByxjsgCKddKfzJerDgE4rJ4klegCLcBGAs\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bfix%2Ba%2Brunning%2Btoilet.jpg\" title=\"How to Fix a running toilet by replacing the ballcock for a fill valve\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nA couple of months ago I received the common call: \"MOM... The toilet is running...and it doesn't stop!\" After removing the tank lid, I could see the exact cause of the problem:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nThe float arm was broken. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QYEahqBo2qc\/WtgSUgyGe8I\/AAAAAAAA-KE\/5F-kXEBiUV0z3g3SiUPU0Zi9rykfbi97ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/inside%2Btoilet%2Btank%2Bparts.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"the inside view of a toilet tank showing the name of its parts\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"467\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QYEahqBo2qc\/WtgSUgyGe8I\/AAAAAAAA-KE\/5F-kXEBiUV0z3g3SiUPU0Zi9rykfbi97ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/inside%2Btoilet%2Btank%2Bparts.jpg\" title=\"Parts of a toilet tank\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI tried to fix it by only replacing the float arm (cheap, I know), but it was impossible to get rid of the small rusted pieces where the float arm connects to the ballcock. So, instead of only replacing the float arm I went ahead and replaced the whole ballcock with a fill valve, in the end it's going to save us water and troubles later on.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nA month later, the same problem popped in my bathroom, the lift trap kept on getting tangled with the rusted pieces on the float arm, preventing the flush valve to close, another running toilet! \u0026nbsp;Look how bad it was:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jV3LF-fnavg\/WtgWgGJjbhI\/AAAAAAAA-Kc\/zFiv_ULxqaM3VCzyM38vLjH20kRHzrmLgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Rusty%2Btoilet%2Btank%2Bpart.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"975\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jV3LF-fnavg\/WtgWgGJjbhI\/AAAAAAAA-Kc\/zFiv_ULxqaM3VCzyM38vLjH20kRHzrmLgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Rusty%2Btoilet%2Btank%2Bpart.JPG\" title=\"How to fix a running toilet\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nOnce again, it was time to get a fill valve, \u0026nbsp;I used the Fluidmaster Universal Toilet Fill Valve, no metal components :)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Iz7tcqP-JoI\/WtgRK9kBD5I\/AAAAAAAA-J4\/OP3OFv9Hs3ENb00Yfrg0ZU_ZtWbRG-gvQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/fill%2Bvalve%2Bwith%2Ball%2Bparts.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"parts of a Universal toilet fill valve\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"613\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Iz7tcqP-JoI\/WtgRK9kBD5I\/AAAAAAAA-J4\/OP3OFv9Hs3ENb00Yfrg0ZU_ZtWbRG-gvQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/fill%2Bvalve%2Bwith%2Ball%2Bparts.jpg\" title=\"Toilet fill valve replacement\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOther materials, tools you'll need:\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBucket\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EScissors\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWrench or pliers\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ex-Acto knife\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThread seal tape\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JW1OqRiTd7I\/WtgRJVW0eMI\/AAAAAAAA-Js\/fu_SgN52oKgI-CP_VpLlyUQngM4rBZg6gCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_9312.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"thread seal tape, wrench and an X-acto knife\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"539\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JW1OqRiTd7I\/WtgRJVW0eMI\/AAAAAAAA-Js\/fu_SgN52oKgI-CP_VpLlyUQngM4rBZg6gCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_9312.JPG\" title=\"Tools needed to replace a toilet valve\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFirst, turn off the water supply and flush the tank.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-60UYlyiamu0\/WtgRJgHNZ6I\/AAAAAAAA-J4\/5Pani9ZIQ_ElmPeBMCfwTlGfCkSVLr7CwCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Toilet%2Bwater%2Bshutoff%2Bvalve.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to get the water off the toilet water tank\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"975\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-60UYlyiamu0\/WtgRJgHNZ6I\/AAAAAAAA-J4\/5Pani9ZIQ_ElmPeBMCfwTlGfCkSVLr7CwCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/Toilet%2Bwater%2Bshutoff%2Bvalve.jpg\" title=\"How to fix a running toilet\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn order to get an easier work area, the metal flanged tubing was completely disconnected. \u0026nbsp;The lock nut or flapper was then removed using a wrench.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0imnijpXcQY\/WtgROl2o2KI\/AAAAAAAA-J8\/vu3gmItcwRg2W3wGTVF5oj4kMI6J6aFXQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/un-installing%2Bthe%2Bhose%2Bunder%2Btoilet%2Btank.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"356\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0imnijpXcQY\/WtgROl2o2KI\/AAAAAAAA-J8\/vu3gmItcwRg2W3wGTVF5oj4kMI6J6aFXQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/un-installing%2Bthe%2Bhose%2Bunder%2Btoilet%2Btank.jpg\" title=\"How to fix a running toilet\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGo ahead and remove the old ballcock and float ball. \u0026nbsp;Keep a bucket underneath if you still have water in the tank.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DlSPncwUDA0\/WtgROSjWqYI\/AAAAAAAA-J0\/6MVw8-2wRL80pFbCNNJsvtZRrzurOkyVACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/removing%2Bballcock%2Band%2Bball.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"429\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DlSPncwUDA0\/WtgROSjWqYI\/AAAAAAAA-J0\/6MVw8-2wRL80pFbCNNJsvtZRrzurOkyVACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/removing%2Bballcock%2Band%2Bball.jpg\" title=\"How to fix a running toilet\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's now a good opportunity to clean that tank.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MeaXiEKBtd4\/WtgRKJR2e9I\/AAAAAAAA-Js\/T4yGPpipZdILSQ0UpWzYM3jvMFL7hJoKACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/clean%2Btoilet%2Btank.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"467\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MeaXiEKBtd4\/WtgRKJR2e9I\/AAAAAAAA-Js\/T4yGPpipZdILSQ0UpWzYM3jvMFL7hJoKACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/clean%2Btoilet%2Btank.jpg\" title=\"How to fix a running toilet\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nUsing a x-acto knife score the cone out of the shank washer. \u0026nbsp;Place the shank washer on threaded shank of the new valve. \u0026nbsp;The flat surface sits against the valve.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Sn4wPwd-cn4\/WtgRNLbSRyI\/AAAAAAAA-J4\/ez-VxrHBA64-XqShyvlPnAJZkyZly_1JgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/installing%2Ba%2Bfill%2Bvalve%2Bin%2Btoilet.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"337\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Sn4wPwd-cn4\/WtgRNLbSRyI\/AAAAAAAA-J4\/ez-VxrHBA64-XqShyvlPnAJZkyZly_1JgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/installing%2Ba%2Bfill%2Bvalve%2Bin%2Btoilet.jpg\" title=\"How to fix a running toilet\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nInstall the new fill valve making sure the critical level mark on the valve is at least 1\" above the top of the overflow pipe (\u003Ci\u003Eit can be adjusted, even though I didn't have to do that\u003C\/i\u003E).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPosition the valve where the fill valve nipple is in direct position to the overflow pipe. \u0026nbsp;Push down on the valve shank...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DFz0zZpkxrg\/WtgRMtTk3aI\/AAAAAAAA-J0\/gxWnLPv2mOwo9BcYSZomtIhaVLgr8oBjQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/inserting%2Bwater%2Bvalve%2Bin%2Btoilet%2Btank.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"433\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DFz0zZpkxrg\/WtgRMtTk3aI\/AAAAAAAA-J0\/gxWnLPv2mOwo9BcYSZomtIhaVLgr8oBjQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/inserting%2Bwater%2Bvalve%2Bin%2Btoilet%2Btank.jpg\" title=\"How to fix a running toilet\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhile hand tightening the lock nut underneath the tank. \u0026nbsp;Do not over-tighten or the tank may crack.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4KInUW7UBLQ\/WtgRJASu-zI\/AAAAAAAA-Js\/rK3bgMnFqcshK_NNbpBBeVszjTGYKuZIACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_9303.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"838\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4KInUW7UBLQ\/WtgRJASu-zI\/AAAAAAAA-Js\/rK3bgMnFqcshK_NNbpBBeVszjTGYKuZIACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_9303.JPG\" title=\"How to fix a running toilet\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI decided to change the metal flanged tubing for a vinyl\/braided connector.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ji4erByqLp0\/WtgRX0FlFlI\/AAAAAAAA-J8\/W_CqGnrDBnkf5fG2OPU9BbBkKosMh4nGQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/water%2Bhose.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"841\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ji4erByqLp0\/WtgRX0FlFlI\/AAAAAAAA-J8\/W_CqGnrDBnkf5fG2OPU9BbBkKosMh4nGQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/water%2Bhose.jpg\" title=\"How to fix a running toilet\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nUsing the coupling nut, the connector was then installed, using thread seal tape as an extra precaution to prevent leaks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hW0t2cRLPPs\/WtgRN_jl-fI\/AAAAAAAA-J4\/ZL8dTyMeB6YGi8xs0p4GdtRpZkDo_Yv-wCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/installing%2Bbraided%2Bconnector%2Bto%2Btoilet1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"496\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hW0t2cRLPPs\/WtgRN_jl-fI\/AAAAAAAA-J4\/ZL8dTyMeB6YGi8xs0p4GdtRpZkDo_Yv-wCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/installing%2Bbraided%2Bconnector%2Bto%2Btoilet1.jpg\" title=\"How to fix a running toilet\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nFinally, the refill tube needs to be inserted down into the overflow pipe, making sure it sits above water level, cut it with the scissors if necessary. \u0026nbsp;The other end is then connected to the fill valve nipple.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2ymkOcEfS9s\/WtgVZZbtnGI\/AAAAAAAA-KQ\/s52F1ZY2gloJgeQyQtkefMrQyB1cwDM7wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/connecting%2Bwater%2Bvalve%2Btoilet%2Btank.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"512\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2ymkOcEfS9s\/WtgVZZbtnGI\/AAAAAAAA-KQ\/s52F1ZY2gloJgeQyQtkefMrQyB1cwDM7wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/connecting%2Bwater%2Bvalve%2Btoilet%2Btank.jpg\" title=\"How to fix a running toilet\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou can now turn on the water supply.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HEAHjqeMFyQ\/WtgRJd2ReTI\/AAAAAAAA-Jw\/uF0L_uz9C3cgTY6qlMba0KLCh1ZneeSjACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_9309.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"467\" data-original-width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HEAHjqeMFyQ\/WtgRJd2ReTI\/AAAAAAAA-Jw\/uF0L_uz9C3cgTY6qlMba0KLCh1ZneeSjACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_9309.JPG\" title=\"How to fix a running toilet\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTake a big breath without worrying about water running after you flush the toilet.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-RFT0vAn8_5U\/WtgRLtvfndI\/AAAAAAAA-Jw\/EK2jPZU-RlgWJpOrZ0wdvCAjKAYpaS3HgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/flushing%2Ba%2Btoilet4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"White toilet with hand ready to flush it\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1063\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-RFT0vAn8_5U\/WtgRLtvfndI\/AAAAAAAA-Jw\/EK2jPZU-RlgWJpOrZ0wdvCAjKAYpaS3HgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/flushing%2Ba%2Btoilet4.jpg\" title=\"How to fix a running toilet by replacing the fill valve\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere are many kinds of toilets, all of them with different mechanisms, the fill valve I used comes with complete instructions for different situations you may encounter, there were some extra parts in the kit I didn't need.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt was an easy and still very economical way (around $15), to extend the life of the toilet.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cscript async=\"\" data-pin-color=\"red\" data-pin-height=\"28\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/feeds\/4418275884782462429\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2013\/09\/how-to-fix-running-toilet.html#comment-form","title":"11 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7618114936688162288\/posts\/default\/4418275884782462429"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7618114936688162288\/posts\/default\/4418275884782462429"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2013\/09\/how-to-fix-running-toilet.html","title":"How to Fix a Running Toilet"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cristina Garay"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/16229690505771934030"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-N1tgAQyDkAE\/WtgRMnVJtuI\/AAAAAAAA-JQ\/IrRfAKlSNtgjz2CagkR8Zcmngf4xX15BACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/how%2Bto%2Bfix%2Ba%2Brunning%2Btoiletsh.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"11"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-104529041537236863"},"published":{"$t":"2013-06-17T09:01:00.001-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-09-07T19:34:29.544-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Adirondack chair"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fixit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"furniture makeovers"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Adirondack Chair Fixed"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mz-0QW3zgb4\/UbIdHecwSOI\/AAAAAAAAIPw\/i7NzyAFLRMA\/s1600\/airondorack+chair+fixed1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mz-0QW3zgb4\/UbIdHecwSOI\/AAAAAAAAIPw\/i7NzyAFLRMA\/s640\/airondorack+chair+fixed1.jpg\" width=\"526\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nComing back home from one of my recent \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2013\/04\/at-flea-market.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etrips to the flea market\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;I found this orange Adirondack chair on the side of the road. I was glad my husband was the one giving me company that day, my daughter would've been embarrassed to see me picking it up an putting it in the van! :)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt looked good but it didn't stay straight, as you can see.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qzysGJrO858\/UWTKf4vm8iI\/AAAAAAAAHSs\/DwACiX0fizM\/s640\/orange+aridondack+chair.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis next picture tells you why.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe back of the chair was no longer attached to the back bar, which is also the mechanism to make it movable, to make it lean back or forward. So, time to fix it!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFirst, that \"back bar\" was removed, but saved for use later on in the process.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pz7BFC6M_jQ\/UbIZqssOxGI\/AAAAAAAAIOk\/OopBOkI58Es\/s1600\/airondorack+chair-part+to+remove.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pz7BFC6M_jQ\/UbIZqssOxGI\/AAAAAAAAIOk\/OopBOkI58Es\/s640\/airondorack+chair-part+to+remove.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAll the boards on the back of the chair where the screws came in, were worn out, but the middle board was the one with the most damage.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA piece of wood was cut to the boards width, to replace the lower part on that centered board.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-x2t8J9D01MM\/UbIZq1ldqkI\/AAAAAAAAIOw\/SJM2XFG1tHo\/s1600\/chair+with+scrap+piece+of+wood+to+fix+it.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-x2t8J9D01MM\/UbIZq1ldqkI\/AAAAAAAAIOw\/SJM2XFG1tHo\/s640\/chair+with+scrap+piece+of+wood+to+fix+it.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;The damaged part was removed using a jig saw.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-LUFXD5AqYfw\/UbIZrXfui0I\/AAAAAAAAIO8\/5ajlC7gz6t8\/s1600\/cutting+part+of+chair+with+jig+saw.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-LUFXD5AqYfw\/UbIZrXfui0I\/AAAAAAAAIO8\/5ajlC7gz6t8\/s640\/cutting+part+of+chair+with+jig+saw.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe replacement piece of wood was painted and attached using wood glue and pocket hole joinery.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hqVHj8jQhjI\/UbIZq8rjGxI\/AAAAAAAAIO0\/KDfLd6QseC0\/s1600\/cut+piece+on+chair.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hqVHj8jQhjI\/UbIZq8rjGxI\/AAAAAAAAIO0\/KDfLd6QseC0\/s640\/cut+piece+on+chair.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe back bar was then screwed on each side to the seat support (legs), and screws were also driven through each hole, trying to keep them off from the already drilled spots on each of the boards on the back of the chair.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TiY7Kw1NJ_k\/UbIZsH65OPI\/AAAAAAAAIPE\/H2Ft28kn1T0\/s1600\/screwing+it+to+be+fixed.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TiY7Kw1NJ_k\/UbIZsH65OPI\/AAAAAAAAIPE\/H2Ft28kn1T0\/s640\/screwing+it+to+be+fixed.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is how it looks now. Is not perfect, but I guess the chair can function this way for some more years.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QPhZkzjN-0w\/UbIZsFIpoXI\/AAAAAAAAIPM\/Cz47YdRJjR8\/s1600\/repaired+back.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QPhZkzjN-0w\/UbIZsFIpoXI\/AAAAAAAAIPM\/Cz47YdRJjR8\/s640\/repaired+back.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSince the back mechanism was already fixed (not movable), now it was also the time to make the front leg mechanism to stay still. \u0026nbsp;Three screws on each side took care of that.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zcgZQFMy-08\/UbIb0Pe50sI\/AAAAAAAAIPY\/0uDFZFn7YV0\/s1600\/airondorack+chair+legs+screwed.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zcgZQFMy-08\/UbIb0Pe50sI\/AAAAAAAAIPY\/0uDFZFn7YV0\/s640\/airondorack+chair+legs+screwed.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAll the screws on the chair were also tighten. \u0026nbsp;This is how it looks now.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zl7c-fulkdA\/UbOxDjDOvOI\/AAAAAAAAIUg\/KpDGki4nLec\/s1600\/airondorack+chair+fixed2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zl7c-fulkdA\/UbOxDjDOvOI\/AAAAAAAAIUg\/KpDGki4nLec\/s640\/airondorack+chair+fixed2.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd this is how it looks when you place a nice pillow on it ... \u0026nbsp;Like no repair was ever made! :)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0Nd8av4qZ8k\/UbIdZ__F0XI\/AAAAAAAAIP4\/K9p66_6qfI8\/s1600\/Thumbprint+seahorse+pillow1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0Nd8av4qZ8k\/UbIdZ__F0XI\/AAAAAAAAIP4\/K9p66_6qfI8\/s640\/Thumbprint+seahorse+pillow1.jpg\" width=\"550\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor a full tutorial on how to make the thumbprint Starfish and Seahorse pillows click right \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.prettyhandygirl.com\/2013\/05\/thumbprint-design-envelope-pillows.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHERE\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cscript async=\"\" data-pin-color=\"red\" data-pin-height=\"28\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" defer=\"\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/feeds\/104529041537236863\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2013\/06\/adirondack-chair-fixed.html#comment-form","title":"28 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7618114936688162288\/posts\/default\/104529041537236863"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7618114936688162288\/posts\/default\/104529041537236863"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2013\/06\/adirondack-chair-fixed.html","title":"Adirondack Chair Fixed"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Cristina Garay"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/16229690505771934030"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mz-0QW3zgb4\/UbIdHecwSOI\/AAAAAAAAIPw\/i7NzyAFLRMA\/s72-c\/airondorack+chair+fixed1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"28"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-6873463604487130727"},"published":{"$t":"2013-04-18T13:15:00.002-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-10-09T11:21:08.654-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"chairs"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"crafty"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"diy projects"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fixit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"furniture makeovers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"home decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recover chair seat"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How to Recover Chair Seats"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-y3Ro07oLtqE\/XpjzlgMigTI\/AAAAAAABkks\/2aO5B1wj3lUp-0R5q68JWRfSAxbTibVnQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Chippendale%2Bchair%2Bre-upholstered%2B3Lg.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chippendale chair cushions recovered\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"934\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-y3Ro07oLtqE\/XpjzlgMigTI\/AAAAAAABkks\/2aO5B1wj3lUp-0R5q68JWRfSAxbTibVnQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Chippendale%2Bchair%2Bre-upholstered%2B3Lg.jpg\" title=\"How to recover a chair seat\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nRecovering a chair seat is one of those easy projects that give you lots of satisfaction. It sort of gives you a new chair for a fraction of the price.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThank you so much for your kind comments on the previous post about \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2013\/04\/my-first-experience-with-chalk-paint.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003Epainting the chairs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;I'm going to enjoy these \"new chairs\" for a while. I gotta go buy more paint, as many of you pointed out, it is highly addictive, and I can't wait to finish the remaining chairs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis post is all about the cushion or better yet, how to update the old chairs cushions.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3FpRa-gvph8\/Xpj90JXyFUI\/AAAAAAABkk0\/6wnbK5b3rMEp9YUY1EsQlkQXswZy-PlaQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/chippendale%2Bchair%2Bbefore%2Band%2Bafter%2Bst.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Before and after of Chippendale chair\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1574\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3FpRa-gvph8\/Xpj90JXyFUI\/AAAAAAABkk0\/6wnbK5b3rMEp9YUY1EsQlkQXswZy-PlaQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/chippendale%2Bchair%2Bbefore%2Band%2Bafter%2Bst.jpg\" title=\"Chippendale chair painted with chalk paint ASCP\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/center\u003E\nI loved the old fabric, but it was time for a change.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*This post contains affiliate links\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Efor your convenience.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/p\/build-it.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EClick here to read my full disclosure policy\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETHE MATERIAL AND TOOLS YOU'LL NEED:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2LRWxAy\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EUpholstery stapler remover\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cAdwoB\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ENose pliers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EStapler - I used the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cDfQLp\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ESureBonder Pneumatic gun\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, but you can also use this manual \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38on177\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EDeWalt Stapler\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EStaples\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EScissors\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe fabric of your choice - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/goto.target.com\/c\/225372\/201333\/2092?prodsku=14246242\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fmedallion-shower-curtain-blue-brown-threshold-153%2F-%2FA-14246242\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003EHere's the one I used\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1. REMOVE THE OLD MATERIAL COVERING THE CUSHION\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBegin by removing the cushion underlining material. Let me tell you, getting those staples out of there is not that easy, but working with a good \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2LRWxAy\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003Estapler remover\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and even some \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=304206692\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FKNIPEX-5-1-2-in-Flat-Nose-Pliers-20-01-140%2F304206692\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003Epliers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E helps a lot.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3uXdNqyhUvE\/XpkAL0GdErI\/AAAAAAABkk8\/PrPdHJDFNocZDSQM1WZqJIVgxnZJnF6qwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Cushion%2Bbefore%2Bnew%2Bcover.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to remove the staples from a seat cushion\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"640\" data-original-width=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3uXdNqyhUvE\/XpkAL0GdErI\/AAAAAAABkk8\/PrPdHJDFNocZDSQM1WZqJIVgxnZJnF6qwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Cushion%2Bbefore%2Bnew%2Bcover.jpg\" title=\"How to recover chair seat - Chippendale chairs\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nI thought about leaving the old fabric in place, most of those staples were really deep into the wood. But, afraid\u0026nbsp;that two layers of fabric didn't allow the seat to fit in the chair, made me go ahead and remove every. single. one. of them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA very pointy\u0026nbsp;knife was also a nice tool to loosen up those staples. I dug the knife into the wood and forced the staple to show outside the wood, then with a staple remover they were pulled out. Sometimes they break, if that happens remove both pieces with the pliers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mKiCIPXj2dM\/XpkApwtQrcI\/AAAAAAABklE\/ymXSQjQY69ATMXqmY421yy068cQti1UHgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/removing%2Bstaples%2Bfrom%2Bchair%2Bcushion.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to remove staples from a chair seat\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"324\" data-original-width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mKiCIPXj2dM\/XpkApwtQrcI\/AAAAAAABklE\/ymXSQjQY69ATMXqmY421yy068cQti1UHgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/removing%2Bstaples%2Bfrom%2Bchair%2Bcushion.jpg\" title=\"How to recover chair seat - Chippendale chairs\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2. TAKE PICTURES OF HOW THE CUSHION WAS RECOVERED\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhile removing the material I paid close attention to how those corners were done. \u0026nbsp;Lots of pictures were taken for me to follow later on.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt looks pretty easy, one pleat on the top corner and then the other one coming from the bottom corner, stapling them as you work.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-50WBG50YCVw\/XpkBGpgU3OI\/AAAAAAABklQ\/OvU4Pgzkoo8SPoBfq4Cbd98UjJNbdJIqgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bfold%2Bperfect%2Bcorners%2Bupholstering%2Ba%2Bhair%2Bcushion.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to make the corners when upholstering cushions\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"325\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-50WBG50YCVw\/XpkBGpgU3OI\/AAAAAAABklQ\/OvU4Pgzkoo8SPoBfq4Cbd98UjJNbdJIqgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bfold%2Bperfect%2Bcorners%2Bupholstering%2Ba%2Bhair%2Bcushion.jpg\" title=\"How to recover chair seats\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3. GET THE NEW FABRIC OR MATERIAL TO RECOVER THE CUSHION\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMany of you loved the new fabric, well, let me introduce you to it: \u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/goto.target.com\/c\/225372\/201333\/2092?prodsku=14246242\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fmedallion-shower-curtain-blue-brown-threshold-153%2F-%2FA-14246242\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ETarget -New Medallion- Shower Curtain\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;I love it too! \u0026nbsp;Price wise it was a more reasonable alternative to cover all six chairs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Szwr-WQiijM\/XpkBWL46btI\/AAAAAAABklU\/xoAvNHJN-H02FYf-YpXkcmkjcJs5zykCwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/target%2Bshower%2Bcurtain.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blue Medallion shower curtain\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"748\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Szwr-WQiijM\/XpkBWL46btI\/AAAAAAABklU\/xoAvNHJN-H02FYf-YpXkcmkjcJs5zykCwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s640\/target%2Bshower%2Bcurtain.jpg\" title=\"Shower curtain - Threshold Target\" width=\"512\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPlace the cushion right side up and bring the fabric right on top of it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMake sure the main design is centered on the seat, before you cut the fabric. Give five or six inches of material all around the frame.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOnce you turn it upside down, the stapling begins.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YNmUvyLbzRQ\/UW_5QO78uJI\/AAAAAAAAHYc\/cTFLnE2HKRM\/s1600\/placing+new+fabric+on+cushion.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Target shower used to recover chair seats\" border=\"0\" height=\"306\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YNmUvyLbzRQ\/UW_5QO78uJI\/AAAAAAAAHYc\/cTFLnE2HKRM\/s640\/placing+new+fabric+on+cushion.jpg\" title=\"How to recover chair seats\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4. STAPLE THE NEW MATERIAL IN PLACE\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nYou can use a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=302712299\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FDEWALT-Carbon-Fiber-Tacker-DWHT80276%2F302712299\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003Emanual\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, electric or \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=202931128\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FSurebonder-Pneumatic-Staple-Gun-with-Carrying-Case-for-DuoFast-Staples-9610A%2F202931128\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003Epneumatic stapler\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, but for this project I used the later one. \u0026nbsp;Once again let me remind you of how working with the proper tools makes everything go so\u0026nbsp;smoothly!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI used to work with an electric stapler but most of the time the staples didn't go all the way in, other times they got tangled inside the machine, it was so\u0026nbsp;frustrating. This new machine was about $35 with two sets of staples included, way more cheaper than what I paid for the electric one and it works wonders. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPerhaps you don't have an air compressor, but this new stapler and the pair of nail guns I have are at the top of my favorite tools, it would be a good investment to have these tools if you're a\u0026nbsp;serious\u0026nbsp;DIY'er.\u0026nbsp; However, this \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/c\/1241953\/459920\/8154?prodsku=302712299\u0026amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FDEWALT-Carbon-Fiber-Tacker-DWHT80276%2F302712299\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003Emanual stapler by DeWalt\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E it's my new favorite if\u0026nbsp; I didn't have a pneumatic one and it's so light weight!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-t55ZtoGJIt8\/XpkB_1OcInI\/AAAAAAABklg\/Vbhu_TAOBNIaJrhMuDROqYnLUNPK_bvagCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/pneumatic%2Bupholstery%2Bnailer.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to recover chair seats\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"467\" data-original-width=\"700\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-t55ZtoGJIt8\/XpkB_1OcInI\/AAAAAAABklg\/Vbhu_TAOBNIaJrhMuDROqYnLUNPK_bvagCLcBGAsYHQ\/s640\/pneumatic%2Bupholstery%2Bnailer.jpg\" title=\"SureBonder pneumatic stapler - Upholstering\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12.8px;\"\u003E|\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cDfQLp\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-size: medium; text-align: left;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003ESureBonder Pneumatic gun\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12.8px;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nOK the stapling began, front and back first, pulling the fabric nice and taut, then the sides.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cyocdotms0w\/XpkCTzbW59I\/AAAAAAABklo\/bUSIADd_6U0f2PZ5dQWLetjJLqkHUWnAQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/stapling%2Bnew%2Bfabric%2Bto%2Bcushion4.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"stapling fabric in place\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"576\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cyocdotms0w\/XpkCTzbW59I\/AAAAAAABklo\/bUSIADd_6U0f2PZ5dQWLetjJLqkHUWnAQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s640\/stapling%2Bnew%2Bfabric%2Bto%2Bcushion4.jpg\" title=\"How to recover chair seats\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nWhen all the sides are done you can work on the corners. \u0026nbsp;As I showed you previously, my best technique was: \"Monkey see, monkey do\" :)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DeFetHwOki0\/XpkIItnL5kI\/AAAAAAABkl4\/IeX5f6XMFmgpfPO7v0W1ugajm3ldln5nACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bfold%2Bperfect%2Bcorners%2Bupholstering%2Ba%2Bhair%2Bcushion2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to make perfect corners when upholstering chairs\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"317\" data-original-width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DeFetHwOki0\/XpkIItnL5kI\/AAAAAAABkl4\/IeX5f6XMFmgpfPO7v0W1ugajm3ldln5nACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bfold%2Bperfect%2Bcorners%2Bupholstering%2Ba%2Bhair%2Bcushion2.jpg\" title=\"How to recover chair seats\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nThe excess fabric was trimmed off and the underlining material was stapled back in place.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xXFfHUFyp7g\/XpkIUtk69SI\/AAAAAAABkl8\/SdMSbxQuc4Ybjor8LnrBc6FKGTbm5aQJACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/stapling%2Bnew%2Bfabric%2Bto%2Bcushion3.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Getting the new fabric in place\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"885\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xXFfHUFyp7g\/XpkIUtk69SI\/AAAAAAABkl8\/SdMSbxQuc4Ybjor8LnrBc6FKGTbm5aQJACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/stapling%2Bnew%2Bfabric%2Bto%2Bcushion3.jpg\" title=\"How to recover chair seats\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nEvery chair is different, I guess is a matter of looking at what you have and try to copy-cat it the best you can.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dGduvN38IQ0\/XpkIq5dd-uI\/AAAAAAABkmM\/JrbXzmB0yKQIfWrkbXze3hX-heO8KmojwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Painted%2BChippendale%2Bchair%2Bwith%2BASCP-Paris%2BGrey%2B7.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to recover chair seats\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"846\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dGduvN38IQ0\/XpkIq5dd-uI\/AAAAAAABkmM\/JrbXzmB0yKQIfWrkbXze3hX-heO8KmojwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Painted%2BChippendale%2Bchair%2Bwith%2BASCP-Paris%2BGrey%2B7.jpg\" title=\"Chippendale chair painted and re-upholstered\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nI LOVE my new chairs!! :)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G5RRp0NtccY\/XpkIq3XUYlI\/AAAAAAABkmI\/CD1gKSb2fCQA91SUAgZ9t1fZzOUF9PgrgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Chippendale%2Bchair%2Bre-upholstered%2B3.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to recover the seat on a Chippendale chair\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"934\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G5RRp0NtccY\/XpkIq3XUYlI\/AAAAAAABkmI\/CD1gKSb2fCQA91SUAgZ9t1fZzOUF9PgrgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Chippendale%2Bchair%2Bre-upholstered%2B3.jpg\" title=\"DIY - Chippendale chair seat recovered\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--0hYG_AEQ6U\/XpkJFm-xmmI\/AAAAAAABkmU\/6c4ia3vHARgSm-bZOQxXG5raLLa4qprWACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Chippendale%2Bchair%2Bdetail.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to recovered a seat on a Chippendale chair\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"916\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--0hYG_AEQ6U\/XpkJFm-xmmI\/AAAAAAABkmU\/6c4ia3vHARgSm-bZOQxXG5raLLa4qprWACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Chippendale%2Bchair%2Bdetail.jpg\" title=\"DIY - Chippendale chair seat recovered\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNow is your turn to give new life to those sad chairs!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHere are all the instructions on how I \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2013\/04\/my-first-experience-with-chalk-paint.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Epainted these chairs\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uLfNx6jCsMs\/XpkJhOz_y5I\/AAAAAAABkmc\/4F-iIUkOg5EP_vsTec95ewzjcdPZIqQsgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Painting%2Ba%2BChippendale%2Bchair%2Bwith%2Bchalk%2Bpaint%2B-%2Bafter%2Bback.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"879\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uLfNx6jCsMs\/XpkJhOz_y5I\/AAAAAAABkmc\/4F-iIUkOg5EP_vsTec95ewzjcdPZIqQsgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Painting%2Ba%2BChippendale%2Bchair%2Bwith%2Bchalk%2Bpaint%2B-%2Bafter%2Bback.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor more DIY home decor ideas check these out:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.remodelandolacasa.com\/2016\/08\/relcvsch.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666; font-size: large;\"\u003EHow to replace the Canvas on a Director's Chair\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OS5ammNu7IU\/XpkJu8C8zpI\/AAAAAAABkmg\/scXjwiHFYFc2RvQcmbkUgRtiRjhcJstiACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/directors%2Bchair%2Bwith%2Bnew%2Bfabric%2Bcovers%2B-%2Bblue2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"blue duck fabric used to replace canvas. old doors and summer hats\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"964\" data-original-width=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OS5ammNu7IU\/XpkJu8C8zpI\/AAAAAAABkmg\/scXjwiHFYFc2RvQcmbkUgRtiRjhcJstiACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/directors%2Bchair%2Bwith%2Bnew%2Bfabric%2Bcovers%2B-%2Bblue2.jpg\" title=\"How to replace the canvas on a director's chair\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e06666; 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