Clear the Clutter

In today's episode, From Hutch to Farmhouse Sink, we take you on a journey through on of our most popular DIY adventures - repurposing a 1980s oak hutch into a charming farmhouse-style laundry room sink, complete with a galvanized tub as the sink basin. The Backstory: We share the inspiration behind their hutch makeover. We also discuss our love for farmhouse-style décor and the desire to repurpose furniture whenever possible, breathing new life into old pieces. The Furniture Piece: Hear the history of this oak hutch, when we bought it, how long we have had it, and even when we tried to sell it! The Vision: Listen as we describe our vision for the hutch-to-sink transformation. We talk about how we planned to blend the 1980s oak hutch with the rustic charm of a galvanized tub to achieve the perfect farmhouse aesthetic. The Makeover Process: Dive into the nitty-gritty details of the makeover. From sanding and painting to reconfiguring the hutch's countertop to accommodate plumbing, we take you step by step through the transformation process. Challenges and Triumphs: Like any DIY project, this one had its fair share of challenges. we share the hurdles we faced and the creative solutions they came up with to overcome them. The Finished Product: Prepare to be amazed as Steve and Cindy reveal the stunning final result of their hard work. The hutch-turned-sink is now a centerpiece of our laundry room, adding both functionality and style to the space. So, whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or just someone looking to add a touch of farmhouse charm to your home, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as prove that with a little creativity and a lot of love for repurposed furniture, even a 1980s oak hutch can have new life in your home. Thanks for watching! If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments below. Buy Me a Coffee | Support our channel! Thanks! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cindygayle ============================== BLOG POST:China Cabinet Makeover:https://www.reinventeddelaware.com/china-cabinet-makeover/ =============================== VIDEOS MENTIONED: https://youtu.be/bdqG329wa3k =============================== Sign up for our email so you don’t miss a new video or blog post! Plus you will gain access to our FREEBIE LIBRARY! https://www.reinventeddelaware.com/freebie-library-opt-in/ =============================== JOIN OUR JOURNEY ON THE SOCIALS: Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/reinventeddelaware/pins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reinventeddelaware/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reinventeddelaware/ Blog: https://www.reinventeddelaware.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reinvented-delaware-the-podcast/id1695124625 My Amazon Storefront (includes my camera gear) https://www.amazon.com/shop/reinventeddelaware Disclosure: The links contain affiliate links. I will receive a commission for items purchased via these links at no additional cost! I appreciate your support.☺️ Read the product labels carefully and take all recommended precautions when using these products. Complete these projects at your own risk :)

In this episode of our podcast, Steve and I discuss how we repurposed an antique dresser into a bathroom vanity. We share the steps we took, the materials we used, and the challenges we faced along the way. We also offer tips for anyone who wants to try this project themselves. This project is a great way to give an old piece of furniture new life. It's also a more affordable option than buying a new vanity. And, it's a lot of fun to do! If you're interested in learning more about this project, or if you have any questions, please leave a comment below. We'd be happy to help! Thanks for watching! If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments below. ============================== VISIT THE BLOG POST: https://www.reinventeddelaware.com/repurposed-dresser-converted-to-bathroom-vanity/ =============================== Sign up for our email so you don’t miss a new video or blog post! Plus you will gain access to our FREEBIE LIBRARY! https://www.reinventeddelaware.com/freebie-library-opt-in/ =============================== JOIN OUR JOURNEY ON THE SOCIALS: Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/reinventeddelaware/pins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reinventeddelaware/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reinventeddelaware/ Blog: https://www.reinventeddelaware.com/ My Amazon Storefront (includes my camera gear) https://www.amazon.com/shop/reinventeddelaware Disclosure: The links contain affiliate links. I will receive a commission for items purchased via these links at no additional cost! I appreciate your support.☺️ Read the product labels carefully and take all recommended precautions when using these products. Complete these projects at your own risk :)

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: Meet Anna from Skylark House.com! Anna is a blogger who loves to share her gorgeous makeovers with you. She is an expert at all things antique and is more than willing to share her knowledge of antique furniture, vintage finds, and salvaged home decor pieces. Anna has refurbished furniture pieces for over ten years so she is a wealth of information. She sees the potential in vintage and antique items, particularly furniture, which she is drawn to for their craftsmanship, quality, and history. Join us for this fun discussion about all things vintage and antique! BLOG POSTS MENTIONED: Anna’s Favorite project: Waxed Pine Dresser Easy Ways to Decorate for Fall CONNECT WITH ANNA: Blog and email sign up form Pinterest  Instagram  Facebook CONNECT WITH US: Email: cindy@reinventeddelaware(dot)com Join our Journey to access our printable library Blog YouTube Pinterest Facebook Instagram

In this episode: Join us as we discuss what to do with all of the stuff that can be accumulated when you are a thrift store shopper! Whether you are a vendor booth owner or you buy for your own home, thrifted home decor can pile up. You'll hear a lively chat about how to clear the clutter and manage all of the things! We chat about: sell some of the pieces you no longer want or need keep some of the pieces for parts and pieces used in other projects stay in check with emotional attachment to pieces Show Notes: Summer Front Porch Refresh YouTube video Thrift with Me in Williamsburg, VA YouTube video Watch this episode on YouTube

Every couple of weeks, we get the opportunity to chat with someone who is an expert in the field of repurposing and reinventing furniture and home decor. You are in for a treat with our guest today! Denise started Salvaged Inspirations because she loved restyling and repurposing vintage furniture and home decor. She has always loved to find interesting pieces at flea markets, garage sales, and thrift stores. She is the kind of girl who has more fun curb-shopping than buying retail! On her blog, she shares her passion for furniture painting and it has become a resource for people who also love to paint furniture.  Her goal is to inspire others to take a look at the neglected pieces they come across and turn them into something amazing! In this episode, we chat about: Curb-side shopping for guilt-free experimentation with paint techniques Tell your family, friends, and neighbors that you give furniture pieces makeovers and you will find they will give you pieces for free! Search on Facebook Marketplace to purchase or find free pieces and use it to sell your pieces Connect with Denise of Salvaged Inspirations: Blog: https://salvagedinspirations.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC60-IeHN7_TTxivBzJBjgPQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SalvagedInspirationsBlog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salvaged_inspirations/ Her favorite project that earned big bucks and went viral: How to Create a Black Wash Paint Finish https://salvagedinspirations.com/how-to-create-a-black-wash-paint-finish-painted-nightstands/ Follow Steve and Cindy: Thanks for listening and giving us a 5-star review! You can find us online at: EMAIL ME: cindy at reinventeddelaware.com (please use the @ sign!) JOIN OUR EMAIL AND GAIN ACCESS TO OUR FREE PRINTABLE LIBRARY: ⁠https://www.reinventeddelaware.com/freebie-library-opt-in/⁠ JOIN OUR JOURNEY ON THE SOCIALS:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReinventedDelaware/videos  

Hey everyone! We're here to chat about thrift shopping. We're gonna talk about pieces we wish we would have purchased but for whatever reason we didn't! We'll also chat about the deciding factors of whether or not we purchase a piece while out thrift shopping. We consider prices, quality, and how we could use the piece in our home. That led us into a discussion about pieces that we bought for re-sell and thought those pieces would sell but didn't. So come join us for our fun conversation! We'll be talking about all things thrift shopping, and we'd love to hear your stories too. What's the best thrift store find you've ever had? Have you ever bought something for re-sell that didn't sell? What are your deciding factors when thrift shopping? We can't wait to chat with you! Follow us online: Thanks for listening and giving us a 5-star review! You can find us online at: EMAIL ME: cindy at reinventeddelaware.com (please use the @ sign!) JOIN OUR EMAIL AND GAIN ACCESS TO OUR FREE PRINTABLE LIBRARY: ⁠https://www.reinventeddelaware.com/freebie-library-opt-in/⁠ JOIN OUR JOURNEY ON THE SOCIALS:  Pinterest: ⁠https://www.pinterest.com/reinventeddelaware/pins/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/reinventeddelaware/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/reinventeddelaware/⁠ Blog: ⁠https://www.reinventeddelaware.com/⁠

What we’ve been up to lately: gardening the new shop is on its way front porch refresh In this episode: We also chat about our creativity and how it differs. Steve is amazing at creatively solving problems that are created when I come up with creative ideas for upcycled home decor! It’s a team effort to get our projects completed. Scrolling Pinterest and browsing through magazines will spark your creative mind. Use these kinds of visuals to get your mind moving toward creative ideas. Think outside of the box when you see pieces. Move the piece around to see if you can see beyond its original use.  Look for a piece that you can use for a specific use for your home. For instance, if you need storage, look for pieces that can be used outside of their original use, like a vintage wooden toolbox. We share more inspiration for you to stir your creative mind! Show Notes: Thrift Store Tote Bag: https://www.reinventeddelaware.com/thrift-store-tote-bag-upcycle-project/ Add a Transfer to a Journal: https://www.youtube.com/live/hxOgsjwB7ic?feature=share How I Use My Bullet Journal to Get My Projects Done: https://youtu.be/86F9OZKMtTI Steve’s Favorite Magazines: Wood Magazine: https://www.woodmagazine.com/ Fine Woodworking: https://www.finewoodworking.com/ Cindy’s Favorite Magazines: Country Sampler Farmhouse Style: https://www.farmhousestylemag.com/ Cottages and Bungalows: https://www.cottagesandbungalowsmag.com/ The Pioneer Woman: https://shop.thepioneerwoman.com/ What’s coming up in the coming week: Eastern Shore Threshermen & Collectors Association, Inc.  5806 Federalsburg Hwy, Federalsburg, MD 21632 http://www.threshermen.org/ Thanks for listening and giving us a 5-star review!  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zd59btKkf84 Listen on your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3rYmMPm Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Qm3ayM Google Play: https://bit.ly/3qf88Tr CONNECT WITH US: EMAIL ME: cindy at reinventeddelaware.com (please use the @ sign!) JOIN OUR EMAIL AND GAIN ACCESS TO OUR FREE PRINTABLE LIBRARY: ⁠https://www.reinventeddelaware.com/freebie-library-opt-in/⁠ JOIN OUR JOURNEY ON THE SOCIALS:  Pinterest: ⁠https://www.pinterest.com/reinventeddelaware/pins/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/reinventeddelaware/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/reinventeddelaware/⁠ Blog: ⁠https://www.reinventeddelaware.com/⁠ Disclosure: The links contain affiliate links. I will receive a commission for items purchased via these links at no additional cost! I appreciate your support.☺️ Read the product labels carefully and take all recommended precautions when using these products. Complete these projects at your own risk

In this episode, I have the privilege of chatting with Do Dodson of DoDodsonDesigns.com Do is a well-known furniture artist who also loves to build home decor using scrap wood she has collected over the years. She shares where she resources her supplies and her favorite project to date. She has so much wisdom to share about starting a business in furniture makeovers and repurposed home decor. Do has been an expert in this field since 2016 after leaving her 33-year nursing career and hasn't looked back! Listen in on this fun discussion with the queen of repurposing! You will love Do as much as I do! Her Favorite Project: Wooden Churches DIY https://www.dododsondesigns.com/wooden-churches-diy/ Her Home Tour: https://www.dododsondesigns.com/home-tour/ Find Do online: Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dododsondesigns/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/do_dodson_designs_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dododsondesigns/ Thanks for listening and giving us a 5-star review! You can find us online at: EMAIL ME: cindy at reinventeddelaware.com (please use the @ sign!) JOIN OUR EMAIL AND GAIN ACCESS TO OUR FREE PRINTABLE LIBRARY: https://www.reinventeddelaware.com/freebie-library-opt-in/ JOIN OUR JOURNEY ON THE SOCIALS:  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/reinventeddelaware/pins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reinventeddelaware/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reinventeddelaware/ Blog: https://www.reinventeddelaware.com/

In this episode of Reinvented Delaware The Podcast, Steve and Cindy chat about the tools they use the most in their workshops to repurpose and upcycle home decor and furniture. They discuss everything from power tools to hand tools, and share their tips and tricks for getting the most out of each tool. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with useful information that will help you take your repurposing projects to the next level. So listen in and learn from the experts! Hosts: Steve: A self-taught woodworker and repurposer, Steve has been transforming old furniture and home decor into beautiful new pieces for over 35 years. Cindy: A homemaker who decorated her family home on a budget, Cindy now specializes in upcycling vintage and thrift store finds into unique and stylish pieces. Like this episode? Send us a thankyou and by us a cup of coffee! We really appreciate your support!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cindygayle Our Favorite Tools in order mentioned: The following may contain affiliate links. That means if you click and then buy something, I will make a small commission at no additional cost to you! Thanks for supporting our podcast by using our links! Cindy’s Variable Speed Drill 12V: https://rstyle.me/+3XY9EelIukSi50tf_XfDUw Quick Flip Bit: https://rstyle.me/+JmLil1Evs_DltLUDwwh_AA Orbital Sander: https://rstyle.me/+3vtTgbQzG1eyzualMHfLdg Orbital Sanding Pads 150 grit: https://rstyle.me/+Z4-AgdOVrQjzWGLVPj_Lig Orbital Sanding Pads 220 grit: https://rstyle.me/+mJ1A6q4LOS0aL5mUZCvBpw Clamp Set: https://rstyle.me/+bbLZUhO34uTgMHlXOCKo4g Bar Clamps: https://rstyle.me/+cR8VXD-S5TJ0C6HbefTRtg Tape Measure 16’: https://rstyle.me/+tmMQf-tqWGZgS7nHTHOVgQ Flush Cut Flexible Pull Saw: https://rstyle.me/+7_AxOlhuVicXHSe5cy4XiA Push Saw: https://rstyle.me/+gNVtXXo0mDUXGVNozfQC_Q Steve’s Drill Diver: https://rstyle.me/+E8O07KwO0mKsOtDQB_sxzg Steve’s Sheet Sander: https://rstyle.me/+49b6AU3-qHSVgW-yKgI6wg Sheet Sandpaper: https://rstyle.me/+NjxhTOn6JyUpmKf9PncOHg Block Plane: https://rstyle.me/+KKO5RJ84SL2R9xrJp4VoMw Chisel Set: https://rstyle.me/+LteZyj5oLkEV2nY1_To2ZQ Email me: cindy at reinventeddelaware.com (please use the @ sign!) Join our email and gain access to the Freebie Library: https://www.reinventeddelaware.com/freebie-library-opt-in/ JOIN OUR JOURNEY ON THE SOCIALS:  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/reinventeddelaware/pins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reinventeddelaware/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reinventeddelaware/ Blog: https://www.reinventeddelaware.com/