We all have that junkie old dresser or desk that’s been chillin’ in the garage for the better part of a decade, but thank goodness for that slight tendency toward hoarding — because that banged-up old ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The perfect storm for upcycling has arrived. Our collective ...

Upcycling – or updating something to a new purpose – is growing in popularity as a way for people to create stylish furniture and decor without the designer pricetag. The “farmhouse chic” trend has ...

Upcycling furniture can add original flair to your space while keeping furniture out of the landfill—a real win-win, especially when you remember how expensive it is to buy new furniture, and how much ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Kelly Millspaugh Thompson has two trucks, shelves full of paint cans in more than 30 colors, a political science degree she never uses and a passion for ...

A woman who quit her job to upcycle furniture full time has shared advice on how others can turn their passion into a career. Danielle Bayliss takes outdated or unloved furniture and modernises them ...

UPCYCLING old furniture is a great way to give your house a new lease of life. It’s cheaper than buying brand new, and good for the planet too. A survey by insurer Aviva found that 35 per cent of us ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As outdoor wicker furniture ages, it can suffer from wear and tear, including broken weaves, faded finishes, and weakened structural integrity ...

My partner and I furnished mostly all of our three-bed, three-bath home with secondhand and upcycled pieces. I learned how to filter searches on websites like Facebook Marketplace to find like-new ...