Amazing Furniture Makeovers: Easy DIY Projects to Transform Thrifted Finds into Beautiful Custom Pieces Kindle Edition

I started off refinishing furniture for my new home and I enjoyed it so much I decided to make a go at selling it. I discovered Jen's "Girl in the Garage" blog through Pinterest and after reading a few, I subscribed. When I heard about her new book I decided to preorder it. Honestly, I will probably never actually make any of the specific furniture projects in this book, but I will use the tools and techniques to make my own transformations. And there are many useful ideas.I love that Jen talks a lot about prep work. Anyone that thinks they can do a really great refinishing job without prep work is kidding themselves. Jen provides instructions on repairing common furniture problems. She also provides a list of tools she recommends and she provides furniture buying tips as well. ( I wish I had read the tip about avoiding painted furniture earlier. I recently purchased a nightstand that had two layers of paint on it for dirt cheap, but the labor in stripping and sanding has already exceeded any amount I could sell it for.)She has a few projects that involve upholstery, something I felt uncomfortable with, but the chapter "Reupholstery Made Easy" has given me the confidence to try it. Basic reupholstery really does look easy with her step by step instructions.I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to refinish or upcycle furniture for personal use or to sell. You could follow a project from start to finish if you desire, or mix and match the techniques to create totally different pieces.

There are so many interesting things you can do with your mom's 1950's "early American" style furniture if you're willing to think out of the box, buy several jars of chalk paint, ignore your husband's dubious attitude, and EXPERIMENT. This new book is fun to thumb through and a great resource when you decide to tackle something new. Thank you for the good index!!! Just wish there was a section on painting in a Mackenzie-Childs style.

This is the book I wish had been written 5 years ago when I started painting furniture, although it is not only for beginners. It has clear instructions on how to work every step of the process, from fixing and prepping a piece to sealing it for protection. Her ideas are super creative and unique. Some more classic and elegant, others super bold and fun. She took the time to document every step of the process with high quality photos and easy-to-follow instructions.I really love it.

I'm very new to redoing furniture so this book is going to be very helpful to me. The furniture pieces Jen redid are just fabulous. I really want to try a few of them. The photos in the book are beautiful and the ones that teach you how to do it yourself are very detailed as are the instructions. Love this book. Great job, Jen Crider.

I love this book! So many fun furniture & decor makeover ideas that absolutely anyone can do - I've added a pic as proof! This set of drawers was headed for the trash, when my workshop assistant decided we should try this suitcase idea we had seen in Jen's book. I love Jen Crider's blog and love that she has combined all her best makeovers along with easy to follow instructions in this book. As a fellow blogger/DIYer, I'm a big believer in using what you have and upcycling pieces to make them into something fresh and new for your home. Well done on your book, Jen!

Great step by step directions for updating furniture. Good book for a beginner or those of us with more experience. First look-through gave me an idea for a furniture update! I usually buy Kindle books but I wanted a copy of Amazing Furniture Makeovers for my coffee table so I bought the paperback. Beautiful photos!

The writing is not black, it's brown. For those with less than stellar eyesight, Brown smallish, print is difficult to read and gives headaches. Pics are nice, haven't read enough of explanation to decide. Still thinking of returning it for easier book to actually read.

This book surpasses all my expectations! There are so many styles to choose from and Jen gives good step by step instructions. I like the section about products and tools because there are so many choices that it becomes overwhelming. Will send copies to friends and family for birthdays. Great price for so much information.

Shh! I bought this as a gift, so don't tell anyone.Filled with lots of ideas on up-cycling furniture. Lovely colour photos and step by step instructions to follow the ideas. There are also useful tips about small restoration work on items.The author is American so some of the items that she uses are sourced from American stores, but you will get the general ideas and can source them in your own country.I would love to make some of these projects myself, but I don't yet have the time or skills, however, hopefully the friend that I bought this for, will create some inspiring items.

A great book with lovely ideas for paint effects, would recommend.

Interesting but the art work looks a bit dated (at least to me)

I love this book, lots of great advice and easy to follow step by step

This book is fantastic, it's filled me with excitement to start a project! So many great ideas and the book is so well put together. 5 start