March 28, 2012
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ometimes it takes some hunting...I was very excited when I discovered these dirty old cabinets at Second Home in Alameda. I knew they could turn into something special. With a little elbow grease, new knobs, a cowhide wrapped top, and steel pipe for feet, I had a beautiful display cabinet for my favorite books and mags. Bonus: there's a little metal plate on the top piece that says, "Internal Revenue Service." I'm imagining these cabinets are happier ...
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March 28, 2012
It's a gas, getting creative with post-consumer glass! At The Crucible, in Oakland, CA, I've learned how to fuse, cut, and blast glass (wow, that's hard to say). I've repurposed some broken window pane, juice bottles, and wine bottles into coasters, vases, a drinking glass, and a jewelry dish. ...
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March 28, 2012
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hat to do with leftover kitchen cabinets from a remodel? Make storage for your laundry room, of course. I stacked together two cabinet boxes, added a salvaged countertop, side panels, and legs. The open shelves provide easy access to bins and cleaning ...
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