Trunk restoration

Toying with antiques can be a perplexing topic. With antiques being so delicate and brittle, it is easy to end up causing permanent damage to your piece while t

Clean or restore an old steamer trunk by airing it out outside, vacuuming it, and then lightly wiping it off with water or vinegar. Tack in loose hardware.

Have you ever passed up a piece of furniture that you thought was beyond help? You might change your mind after seeing this poor sad little trunk

This quick and easy vintage trunk makeover has been overdue for many years. Now it's finally cleaned up, pretty, and useful as blanket storage.

Steamer trunk restoration project, remove mildew odor, secure old labels and learn How to Restore an Old Steamer Trunk in a Few Simple Steps

Do you know what an steamer trunk is? I had no idea what a steamer trunk was until a friend gave me his trunk to refinish. Honestly, this furniture flip was a l…

By removing three layers of paint from the wood and metal on this trunk, it went from drab to fab!

Ever since I did a research deep-dive on my mysterious ancestor George Roderic McClellan (1848-1912), I have been curious to learn more about his time spent in Denver, Colorado in the 1870s. I had discovered that he was a co-owner …

Steamer trunk restoration project, remove mildew odor, secure old labels and learn How to Restore an Old Steamer Trunk in a Few Simple Steps

What was the last thing you upcycled? With a little Rust-Oleum Aircraft Remover, Stops Rust Clean Metal Primer Spray, and Universal Oil Rubbed Bronze, @Cravingsomecreativity transformed this vintage military trunk into an upcycled treasure. It's a sophisticated and discreet toy storage and organization solution too!