Trash to Treasure

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Robb Whittlef shares how to turn garage sale and flea market finds into useful items for the home.

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Organize seasonal clothes in a roll-away underbed dresser.
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Piece together various items to form a functional and elegant table.
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Simple skis become useful shelves when paired with iron brackets.

Underbed Dresser on Wheels

Wheels are attached to the bottom of an unused dresser drawer for use under a bed for additional easy-to-reach storage.

Three-Piece Table

Three different pieces are used to create an interesting side table. A wicker lid from a basket is used for the top, a decorative column from the inside of house is used for the leg and another column top is used for the base. All three pieces are simply nailed together and finished with a whitewash and umber paint.

Ski Shelving Unit

Old wooden skis are slipped through the openings on iron brackets to create a two-tier shelving unit, perfect for a mudroom or child's room.

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Resources
The "Trash to Treasure" segment is no longer filmed at Art & Architecture. Beginning with episode 1901, these segments are filmed at Robb Whittlef's store, Great Estate Sale Company.

Great Estate Sale Company
Website: www.greatestatesalecompany.com

Art & Architecture, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-904-1776
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