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Are you looking to give a little facelift to your home? Need to paint a wall or fix up some furniture you found on craigslist?  Here are my top 10 recommendations to give your piece a lift.

Sometimes it is a matter of adding new hardware but not everything needs a handle. Here are my top 10 favorite materials I’ve either seen or used myself:

Note: you can find all of these photos on Woodshop Girl’s Pinterest Board : Creative Materials to Upcycle Furniture

 

Peel & Stick Tiles

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Wallpaper

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Screws

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Interesting Hardware

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Trim moulding

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Fabric

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Tree Branches

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Cast Iron Plumbing

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Hardware

 

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Door mats

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