Just a trim
The Brick House blog—a real-time record of the budget renovation of a 1950s cement brick house—is a treasure trove of on-the-cheap household fixes. A recent post chronicled a quick customization project that transformed a borderline tacky thrift store find into a mid-century modern delight. After scoring a gold velveteen chair for next to nothing, the homeowners “de-skirted” the sucker to expose its wooden legs (check out the step-by-step photos to see the whole process in detail). It’s amazing what showing a little leg can do!
