Cedar chest

The young employees at the thrift store were loading this cedar chest into my vehicle, and I overheard them say, "Who would buy this...

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This wasn't just any old cedar chest makeover, it was a family heirloom that had been passed down from generations. What I love about this tutorial is even though I'm sharing how to makeover a chest, you can use these same steps to makeover a dresser, a table or something else in the same style, a natural wood top and painted base.

In this tutorial, I'll guide you through the process I used to refinish my cedar chest, sharing tips and techniques that make the journey rewarding.

Guide to Cedar Chests

Today I have a hope chest refinishing project for you. Learn about the steps taken and the products used to achieve an amazing end result.

How to paint a cedar chest. 18 amazing painted cedar chests for inspiration.

I am trying to figure out the value of a Lane cedar chest that was given to me about 7-8 years ago. The style no. is 2595-3 and serial no 157140. It is in great shape and has the original locking mechanism, but I keep it in a locked room for safety.

This old painted cedar chest needed a lot of love! It was beat up but now it's a stunner with new paint and pretty transfers!

Ugly Duckling Cedar Chest totally ANEW!! - At first glance, this looked like a piece of the past to take to the junk yard. However, the fact that this1948 Lane