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Thought I would show you a quick redo of a small garage sale item.  Actually I'm buying a little time until I can get some better pictures of another project which is finished but too heavy for me to move to a decent setting for pictures.  So in the meantime here's a look at a sad little item waiting for an update.  First order of business was to remove and paint the label holders.  Easy enough as they were screwed on to the wood. A few squits of spray paint took care of these.  Wish I could read the color on this spray can.  I think it was called Stainless Steel. In case you are wondering about the shredder, I used it to hold my screws while I sprayed them. Yes, it's the old "go-to" black. (Rustoleum Satin #7777).  I had it on hand and it seemed like the logical choice. Reassemble the label holders and it is complete.  Very easy to pop in interesting labels on a whim.  It stands nicely by itself and I could see usin...

I am working on several projects simultaneously and right now none of those things are quite ready for the blog world.  So today, I put together a simple one just to stay in touch. I picked up this little wall cabinet last Saturday at a yard sale.  I really don't have a place in mind to use it but it was only a $1.  Need I say more? It is solid and didn't need any repairs.  Gee, how refreshing. A can of black satin spray paint was something I had, so why not.  The drawers are bin type and I needed to spray the sides too.  I decided to keep the insides white.  I know what it's like to find something in a purse with black lining which is what prompted that decision. There really was nothing wrong with the glass knobs on this piece but I thought I better change something else about it.  Besides, I already had this cute little clock knob and this seemed like a good place for it. Then there was a need for two more knobs .  Bless Hobby Lo...