habitat greater vancouver: tips by jillian harris
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DIY and design tips by Women Build ambassador and interior designer Jillian Harris.TRANSCRIPT
REPURPOSE, REFURBISH, RENEW, RECYCLE
WHY is repurposing so important???
1. Supporting a great cause - Habitat for Humanity 2. Support local - vintage and antique stores, small family run
businesses 3. SAVE MONEY - now that’s exciting!!! 4. Creating unique one of a kind items - by using items that have
stood the test of time 5. Helping the environment - keeping items out of our landfills and
saving our resources. Factories will stop mass producing items… 6. Great hobby!!!! - get us unplugged and hands on
!!!
THRIFT STORE LAMP DIY
EASY LAMP MAKEOVER
CHINA CABINET
VINTAGE BUFFET
COFFEE TABLE TO TUFTED OTTOMAN
1800’S DRESSER REPURPOSE
REFINISH OF A CRAIGSLIST FIND
There are LOTS of vintage items that you should keep……!
• They transform your space and add character
• Look better in their antique state
• Are still in great condition…
• They tell a story!
VINTAGE DOORS TO
KEEP
This table transforms this kitchen….
5 TIPS TO A SUCCESSFUL REFURBISH…
1. SAND 2. PRIME 3. PAINT 4. TAKE YOUR TIME 5. CHANGE HARDWARE
1. SAND - TAKE EVERYTHING APART TO MAKE SANDING EASY
2. PRIME - COAT EVERYTHING IN A PRIMER SO PAINT ADHERES
3. PAINT - USE 2 COATS SO THAT EVERYTHING IS COVERED, EVEN AND DURABLE
4. TAKE YOUR TIME - DO YOUR RESEARCH ON YOUR PRODUCT AND DON’T RUSH TO
MAKE SURE IT’S PERFECT
5. CHANGE YOUR HARDWARE - THIS ADDS THE FINISHING TOUCH
THANK YOU