Refurbish restores; upcycle reimagines and is often easier for DIYers. Focus on solid wood or sentimental pieces; start small if short on time or budget. Avoid particle board, damaged laminate, and ...

Ready-made vanities are the go-to for most bathroom remodels, but some local homeowners are opting for upcycling dressers, desks and even shop counters as a stylish, earth-friendly alternative. When ...

Maybe it's a scratched-up old sideboard found at a yard sale and turned into a snazzy media console. Or a couple of well-traveled vintage trunks given a new home as bedside tables. Designers and ...

Upcycling is the act of taking something no longer in use and giving it a second life and new function. In doing so, the finished product often becomes more practical, valuable, and beautiful than it ...

A bench that was once an antique headboard; a dress made from plastic grocery bags or jewelry made from silverware: These are just a few examples of upcycling — the art of taking something old and ...