Original: Handcrafted by my father 30 years ago; was being looked after by a friend who let it get rained on through the winter; nearly ruined condition when it was returned to me

Restoration: After being allowed to dry out, stripped & sanded down to the original hardwood; removed MDF interior lining & all rusty hardware; replaced trim on lid & around base; waterproofing spray paint used for interior, alongside waterproofing seal between lid and trunk & waterproof ash wood-pattern flooring

Finish: Installed all new matte brass hardware; installed a soft-close system for lid; installed heavy-duty, locking caster wheels; added decorative mountain on lid; built & installed new removeable tray with handle; stained in Minwax "Special Walnut" & sealed with waterproof clear gloss polyurethane

Original: Thrifted; heavy hardwood side table; originally covered in 5-6 layers of paint & stain, with a peeling "wood" pattern shelfliner covering all sides

Restoration: Extensive sanding work to remove all excess layers, which revealed a beautiful wood grain beneath; Olive leaf shelf liner added to bottom shelf & inside drawer; smart outlet (2 3-prong outlets & 2 USB) permenantly added to bottom shelf

Finish: Top, drawer, & feet stained in Minwax "Dark Walnut", base painted in a rich, vibrant green, then sealed in clear gloss polyurethane

Original: Thrifted; plastic coffee table painted in a distressed/weathered purple; 3 broken legs with missing hardware; table top dented in & cracked in the center

Restoration: Removed broken table top & replaced with a beautifully rich piece of mahogany from my shop; removed "weathered" finish & sanded lightly to allow for new paint to stick

Finish: Tabletop stained in Minwax "Special Walnut", base & legs spray-painted in Rustoleum Midnight Blue in Satin; decorative hammered nails added to tabletop & grey/white chevron pattern added to underside of tabletop; sealed in clear gloss polyurethane

Original: Thrifted; beautiful 1960s/70s cabinet with 2 drawers & 1 shelf; heavy scratches & water damage primarily on the top & doors; not previously used as a bar

Restoration: Carefully sanded to remove deep scratches while keeping veneer in tact to see wood grain; installed under-cabinet wine glass racks as well as a wine bottle rack

Finish: No stain was used, only clear gloss polyurethane to protect vaneer for years to come; pair of sage green floral elephants added to bottom of cabinet doors; installed wallpaper on inside of cabinet & cabinet drawers; installed 'invisible' tape string lights throughout that are remote-controlled & feature multiple colors & light patterns

Original: Thrifted; vintage steamer or travelling trunk; unfinished; featured hand-writing & partial shipping labels attached to it in various locations

Restoration: Cleaned thoroughly & only sanded down sharp edges & potential splinter locations; 1 coat of stain in order to allow for the defects, writing, & labels to be seen through the finish; hinges damaged beyond repair & replaced

Finish: Stained with Minwax 'Red Chestnut' for 1 coat only, then sealed with clear gloss polyurethane to protect; all new brass hardware installed (handles, hinges, & locking latch); slow-close system installed for lid