Habitat Greater Vancouver: Tips by Jillian Harris

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