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After looking at some of the tools needed for basic upholstery last week, you might want to try your hand at your very own "Before and After" upholstery project. To help guide and inspire you we have gathered some great tutorials and inspiring posts from around the Internet. Happy re-upholstering!

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This isn't your average DIY; I can't give you simple step-by-step instructions or promise that you can get this done on a Saturday afternoon. After all, these chairs took me months to complete. More

prouphkit.jpgIf, like me, you have been thinking of undertaking a re-upholstery project you might want to take a look at the tools needed before you start. I have learned that there are several specialized tools that will make the job a lot easier, and depending on the type of upholstery, you might consider acquiring or borrowing some or all of them.

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There's nothing like a new coat of fabric to reinvent an old piece of furniture. But whether you're sending your antique sectional to a high-end professional upholsterer or attacking a Goodwill chair with a staple gun, you're going to need fabric. If you live someplace where it's hard to come by, the Internet is your friend. Check out the following sites for great deals on spectacular home decor fabrics ... More

Every few months, I'll notice a designer's new take on the bean bag chair as I scour the latest web offerings or thumb through the newest shelter mag. Whether it's switching out the vinyl wrapping for a lux new fabric or altering the shape from a lumpy mound into a low, sleek recliner, the bean bag just won't go away. More

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Laura has been working with her daughter for a year planning and then executing a bedroom makeover to help create a room that will take her daughter through high school and possibly beyond. Though the new paint and storage are delightful, it is the DIY upholstered daybed that really packs a punch in the room. More

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Bulletin boards are incredibly useful but often big eyesores. The solution? Cover them with fabric! Fabric is durable and porous, making them the perfect material to cover cork boards with their countless pins. Fabric's durability also makes it a great material to cover magnet boards, since sliding magnets could cause weaker coverings, like paper, to tear. Don't throw out dirty or worn bulletin boards! Beautify and extend its life with fabric instead. Read more for the how-to...

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With Fall in full swing and the temperature dropping quickly, most of us are spending more time inside. However, the physical separation from the great outdoors doesn't have to leave us feeling deprived. Here are a few ways (that don't necessitate frequent watering) to incorporate some reminders of the natural world into your home... More

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Who says modern needs to be cold and hard? Get ready for the winter by knitting a cozy for your wire chair. More

Elizabeth Chair Before.jpgElizabeth rescued this chair from the dumpster at the Marriot Hotel and decided to try her hand at reupholstery. Intending to ditch the stained and dated fabric for something more modern, she began her search for the right textile. With $30 and a clever workaround, she was able to turn someone else's trash into a beautiful piece of furniture for her home.

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