Transforming Trash to Treasure with Incredible Dumpster Finds

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Ай бұрын

Believe it or not, these gorgeous chairs you see now were once destined for the landfill! In this video, we take you on a thrilling journey as we transform 4 chairs rescued from a dumpster dive into stunning statement pieces that will elevate any space. Get ready to be amazed by the entire process, from the initial cleaning and prep work to the application of those magical finishing touches that truly make them shine. Whether you're a seasoned upcycler or a curious newbie, this video is packed with inspiration and practical tips to help you breathe new life into your own furniture finds. We'll also share some budget-friendly tricks and techniques that prove upcycling doesn't have to break the bank. So, grab your tools, unleash your creativity, and get ready to be a part of this incredible dumpster-to-dream transformation! Don't forget to like and subscribe for more inspiring upcycling projects!
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@jankirschke7425 25 күн бұрын

My parents moved to assisted living from their home of over 50 years in December, 2023. They are 95 and 99. A grandson bought the family home and he acquired the family stool. It never had a back like the one you found, but it has the folding steps. If someone in the family hadn’t bought the house, I would have taken the stool for myself. So many memories in one little seat!

@OurUpcycledLife 22 күн бұрын

Finding it brought back so many memories so it was nice to restore one thanks for watching

@annelane2966 29 күн бұрын

It makes my heart smile when people truly save items from the landfill. Love the wood replacements on the first chair!!!

@OurUpcycledLife 27 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

@Thatsinteresting363 Ай бұрын

WOW! The granny stool chair took my breath away! Simply perfect and I’d love one in my home❤️❤️❤️❤️

@pambrewer9082 22 күн бұрын

Yes, I remember one at mother's house. A most handy chair to hane.

@alexlaessle1 Ай бұрын

I love picking up gems from the side of the road. I found free frame, and it's the perfect size I've been looking for! Fun, fun, fun!

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

So cool!

@carolkokx9638 Ай бұрын

The Adirondack chairs my favorite

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

@lalagamma4452 Ай бұрын

They were all beautiful, but the first one brought me Some wonderful memories. Today's Quote: ""Kindness is giving hope to those who think they are all alone in this world". I used to bring things home to use. One time I found a beautiful dresser, it had bed bugs. We spent so much money getting rid of them Now my other half doesn't want me to pick up stuff. 😢Huge hugs. Namaste 🐞🐞🐞

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the video and I love your quotes. Take care.

@Artsylady2030 6 күн бұрын

there must be a spray of some kind to kill any bugs on stuff before you bring them in your house ....now I am scared cause I am about to buy a cedar dresser

@lalagamma4452 6 күн бұрын

We had the spray from the do it your self pest control. We had an issue before we used it. Contact your local pest control they definitely know more than me. I didn't want to scare you I'm terribly sorry I just thought someone would have an answer. Today's Quote: "We shouldn't be afraid to embrace whimsy, that nagging idea that life be magical; it could be special if we were only to take a few risks." -Donald Miller. Huge hugs. Namaste 🐞🐞🐞

@vanessaholtan2193 Ай бұрын

I had one of these from my mom also. I redid the seat and back with new vinyl. It worked out great. The wood was still good so didn't need to replace it. My granddaughter uses it at her art desk.

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

That’s wonderful thanks for watching

@bethrossignol9746 Ай бұрын

I love that grandma stool and the stool from the chair!!! All are wonderful!!! You give us such good ideas!!!!

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed thanks so much for watching

@jenniferwagner2120 9 күн бұрын

WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!!!! These upcycles are absolutely amazing!!!

@OurUpcycledLife 7 күн бұрын

Thanks

@wendymorton1999 Ай бұрын

I love the Cosco Chair that you did first. I have one and I’m going to remove the seat, back and steps and redo it just like you did. I’ve had it for a few years and couldn’t decide how I wanted to redo it. Thank you for the inspiration 💕💕💕

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Great idea!!

@lovingmayberry307 Ай бұрын

I got a grandma step chair from a church rummage sale for $5 last year, sanded and reupholstered it and I love it!!! 👍😊

@vickielouisa72 Ай бұрын

Hands down, the grandma chair-you impressed me again! I love to “dumpster dive” and road rescue.

@OurUpcycledLife 27 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

@karenherrera7752 Ай бұрын

My grandmas chair had red vinyl

@OurUpcycledLife 27 күн бұрын

Yes I remember those

@Artsylady2030 6 күн бұрын

yup mine too

@carolkokx9638 Ай бұрын

They all turned out great

@jackielucchesi6654 Ай бұрын

Love the way they all turned out!!!!!

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

@jackielucchesi6654 Ай бұрын

@@OurUpcycledLife Yvw

@deborahdavey1743 Ай бұрын

I do love all the up cycles you have done today the two that I especially like the chair step stool, which I also remember in my grandmother’s kitchen, and the Adirondack chair. You have so much talent thank you for sharing.

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Wonderful!

@michellegrenon1849 Ай бұрын

You did a great job on all of these chairs!!

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

@teresastradling8755 Ай бұрын

These were all great up cycles. My favorite was the kitchen step chair, brings back memories of my childhood 😊

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Love that!

@jackiebrabham9074 18 күн бұрын

Love all the chairs!!! Love watching trash to treasure videos my favorite!

@OurUpcycledLife 18 күн бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@kathyallen6238 27 күн бұрын

I had to smile at your last recycle. My late mother had, by necessity, a make-do life. She took a backless chair, made a cushion for it, edged it with a hanging down ruffle and it served as my desk chair for years!

@OurUpcycledLife 27 күн бұрын

Great memories

@charlotted6247 Ай бұрын

I love all of the chairs. The green Adirondack chair looks so comfortable. You found great pieces.

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@karenkennedy766 Ай бұрын

I think I like the first chair the best. Great upcycled.

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

I think so too!

@user-xt1gi4mj2d Ай бұрын

I really liked the old grandma chair best. Wish I had one.

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Me too glad you enjoyed

@barbarajenkins8050 Ай бұрын

The step chair and the Adirondack chair are my favorites, but all turned out beautifully. ❤

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

@spudspuddy 25 күн бұрын

Adirondack is a weird word people have started using incorrectly as it actually means TREE KILLER

@tracyshumaker8272 22 күн бұрын

I ❤ that you saved all of these

@OurUpcycledLife 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

@lindakinville7037 Ай бұрын

I think the most transformed was the first one but the Adirondack chair was my fav...love those

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.

@geralyndebolt6099 Ай бұрын

It’s beautiful I love the chair from grandma’s and the other one too . ❤❤❤

@OurUpcycledLife 27 күн бұрын

Thanks

@wandanichols1187 Ай бұрын

Love your redo projects..

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

@sylviaalbert37 Ай бұрын

I can't choose just 1... They were ALL nice!

@OurUpcycledLife 27 күн бұрын

Thanks

@cherylciston Ай бұрын

Love that first chair! I have a old high chair that needs that same attention, thanks for the inspiration

@OurUpcycledLife 27 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

@dianacampanelli3250 Ай бұрын

You brought some work memories with your first project,thank you!🤗💜🌻💕

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@dianacampanelli3250 Ай бұрын

@@OurUpcycledLife 💜🌻💕

@lydialangfordjoiner765 Ай бұрын

Wow-That first chair. Thanks for sharing!

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@wandadavis8209 Ай бұрын

My favorite was the high stool... beautiful

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Mine too thank you so much for watching

@user-jc8ud6xe9r 18 күн бұрын

It’s hard to choose, they’re all so different and so beautiful. I pick the kitchen chair (#1)

@OurUpcycledLife 18 күн бұрын

I totally agree!

@dedeodell1016 Ай бұрын

Love all. My mother in law had the chair/stool. Wish we still had it. Darn

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Keep your eye open for another one. Glad you enjoyed.

@alexandraholguin3761 Ай бұрын

I like #1/#3 ❤❤❤❤

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

@tonnienette69 Ай бұрын

I like the first, grandma's chair!

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Me too glad you enjoyed

@spudspuddy 25 күн бұрын

If you are in the UK and don't have a laser printer you can get a laser photocopy from most libraries for 50p-£1 (or cheaper if you buy a lot of copies) you can also get laser photocopies from big Tescos and photo quick shops, just take your image or inkjet printout along and they will copy it for you

@OurUpcycledLife 22 күн бұрын

Great tips thanks for sharing

@joyb2285 Ай бұрын

They are all great!

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

@tinahansen2711 Ай бұрын

I love every piece you saved! You have a great eye! Such pretty outcomes!

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@cindyb.2951 Ай бұрын

NICE SAVE! 🪑🪑

@OurUpcycledLife 27 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

@debmusick Ай бұрын

Love all 4! But the step-stool chair is the best.

@OurUpcycledLife 27 күн бұрын

I think so also

@Gretchen_T. Ай бұрын

You did a great job on all of them, but the Grandma's kitchen chair was impressive!!

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

My favourite also thanks so much

@janefisher576 Ай бұрын

Loved the kitchen chair and the Adirondack.

@OurUpcycledLife 27 күн бұрын

Yay, thank you!

@jennifershields2827 29 күн бұрын

Love them all but yes, the first one for sure. 😮❤

@OurUpcycledLife 27 күн бұрын

Me too

@robertgriffith9703 Ай бұрын

Our Tastes May be Different But You are to be Commended for Upcycling and showing others how to do it.

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

@malindagosnell6533 17 күн бұрын

Amazing transformation. I love them all.

@OurUpcycledLife 17 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@debracharron7685 Ай бұрын

Great job on all but I love the first one the best !

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@robinmagargle8116 Ай бұрын

They were all great but the first was my favorite

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed thanks so much for watching

@gracemoore384 6 күн бұрын

Loved the old step stool with the folding foot stair

@OurUpcycledLife 5 күн бұрын

Me too!

@jenniferofthejungle 14 күн бұрын

The first was my favorite!

@OurUpcycledLife 6 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

@janicelang2232 29 күн бұрын

They were all amazing, but my favorites were the 1st for sure and the little stool was adorable. Thanks for a great video.

@OurUpcycledLife 27 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

@basilsage1313 11 күн бұрын

I loved the step stool, all were great! Thank you, I just found you.

@OurUpcycledLife 7 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@kimresnick7052 Ай бұрын

All are cool but I love the granny stool and the chair/stool at the end.

@OurUpcycledLife 27 күн бұрын

Thanks

@elainereynolds7701 29 күн бұрын

Absolutely I would want One of Each... Very, Very Nice.

@OurUpcycledLife 27 күн бұрын

You and me both!

@shiannemckracken4732 Ай бұрын

Luv dumpster diving. Great video idea 💡😊

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Thank you 🤗

@shelly1224 24 күн бұрын

Amazing transformations. Love them all

@OurUpcycledLife 22 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@user-us7vz9ys5e 20 күн бұрын

VERY MUCH RESULTS!!!

@lezacurtis5880 26 күн бұрын

Your garden is beautiful 💖🌸💖can’t wait to see watch it grow this year💖🌺💖

@OurUpcycledLife 26 күн бұрын

Thanks 😊

@rivkaattarattar9404 Ай бұрын

Muy muy lindo tu trabajo,me gusta mucho,gracias por compartir

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed thanks so much for watching

@ourroad2358 Ай бұрын

I loved the Adirondack chair! I think I would prefer some of the other chairs without all the wording, but they were all beautiful!

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

@colettemack3690 28 күн бұрын

The first chair is my favorite. I have passed several. Now I will consider rescue.

@OurUpcycledLife 27 күн бұрын

Glad to inspire

@carolsnyder948 Ай бұрын

Luv all but my favorite was the first one

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Thank you

@fridaemilsson8868 Ай бұрын

So good 😍

@OurUpcycledLife 27 күн бұрын

Thanks

@szatman14szat2 17 күн бұрын

I love the chair with the folding steps. We have one in bad shape, can’t wait to follow your lead!

@OurUpcycledLife 17 күн бұрын

So glad to give you some inspiration thanks for watching

@deboramorrissey7442 23 күн бұрын

My favorite is the Adirondack chair!

@OurUpcycledLife 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

@Nancy-ii5yo Ай бұрын

Loved all your chair projects. I can't pick a favorite!

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Thanks so much glad you enjoyed

@ChicagoDreamer5 Ай бұрын

Great projects, ideas. My favorite was the last one -- the stool. Turned out great.

@OurUpcycledLife 29 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

@Braedenfish 27 күн бұрын

Cannot pick a fave🎉

@OurUpcycledLife 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

@michaelamaestas4950 15 күн бұрын

The kitchen stool is so awesome

@OurUpcycledLife 6 күн бұрын

I love it!

@matabrandy1 Ай бұрын

They all are awesome but my favorite was the first stool

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

Mine too, glad you enjoyed

@sandyherschberger3620 13 күн бұрын

Gorgeous!!!!

@OurUpcycledLife 12 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

@SweetSthrnBel Ай бұрын

Love the wooden stool! I can think of so many different uses for it besides butt parking 😊

@OurUpcycledLife 27 күн бұрын

Right!!

@vintagelady1 Ай бұрын

Love your upcycles, all of them, but my heart belongs to the adirondack chair! I salvaged a similar one from my neighbor across the street. When they put it out, I waited until dark to snatch it up b/c I was a little embarrassed, since I didn't know them well. When my house went up for sale & she brought a client through, we laughed about it! My favorite method of distressing is the candlewax---I think it produces the most authentic chippines!

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

What a fun story I remember being a little bit embarrassed, grabbing stuff off the side of the road but now I go full force right in lol

@bebe6311 25 күн бұрын

I love them all, but the first one Is my favorite because my childhood memories of us Having one of them came back And swelled love in my ❤️ Ty so much 💓

@OurUpcycledLife 22 күн бұрын

Yes, brought out lots of memories for me also thank you so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

@luchaoden1606 20 күн бұрын

I Loved them all but the first one was my favorite ❤

@OurUpcycledLife 18 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

@PattiMac00 18 күн бұрын

I love the graphics! Such fun projects

@OurUpcycledLife 17 күн бұрын

Thanks 😊

@dwanagriffith6701 29 күн бұрын

❤ love all the projects

@OurUpcycledLife 27 күн бұрын

Thanks

@delmiller4184 28 күн бұрын

Terrific job on all pieces Deidre! ❤

@OurUpcycledLife 27 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@janweaver3112 21 күн бұрын

Wonderful conversions.

@OurUpcycledLife 17 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

@andrearoth2669 Күн бұрын

Loved them all especially the chair turned into stool at the end it was beautiful 😍 ty 4sharing ❤❤

@OurUpcycledLife 22 сағат бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

@Christie-gp2cy 26 күн бұрын

GREAT JOB` You are really great at upcycling because you have creativity and vision. You most certainly are most certainly not the average crafter. Thanks so much for sharing your talents! I liked the step stool project the best. What a transformation!

@OurUpcycledLife 26 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

@lindatobin5171 29 күн бұрын

The first one was my favorite but I loved them all great job!

@OurUpcycledLife 29 күн бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@justagirlnamedshawn 3 күн бұрын

I can see why you kept the first project.😊 Now, I need to ger to the dump😂😂

@nancystrobel1574 Ай бұрын

Love them all but the stool takes the cake!!

@OurUpcycledLife Ай бұрын

One of my favourite projects I’ve done thanks for watching

@mountaingirl1797 3 күн бұрын

Beautiful job on step stool‼️👍🏻😁

@OurUpcycledLife 3 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

@carolynpruette6761 16 күн бұрын

So cute I love it

@OurUpcycledLife 6 күн бұрын

Thanks 😊

@anngray398 20 күн бұрын

Love the first stool. My family still has my Aunts which s the original red plastic.

@OurUpcycledLife 20 күн бұрын

Very cool!

@jesusisking117 Ай бұрын

I'm in the process of painting some outdoor chairs and a small couch. Looking great so far then some new cushions will complete the job. I also redid two indoor chairs i got for free from the same people's driveway. They came out gorgeous and completely different

@OurUpcycledLife 29 күн бұрын

Wonderful!

@KevinBruce-ti1sg 16 күн бұрын

Love them all awesome job

@OurUpcycledLife 6 күн бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@rosarodriguez7153 20 күн бұрын

😻😻😻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼en español, muchas gracias y me gustaron todas, saludos y bendiciones desde Puerto Rico.

@OurUpcycledLife 20 күн бұрын

Excellent!!!

@paranormalnora 25 күн бұрын

Beautiful work

@OurUpcycledLife 22 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

@violafrazier8925 20 күн бұрын

Excellent 💯

@OurUpcycledLife 19 күн бұрын

Thanks 💯

@lesliemckinley9615 Күн бұрын

The kitchen stool was my favorite. Although all your projects look great.

@OurUpcycledLife Күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@bravezoom Ай бұрын

it hard to choose the favorite . I think the first one because it look like a old school class chair. I'm make a hat begins to last made thing to use is tape and board form.

@OurUpcycledLife 27 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

@littleone7404 Ай бұрын

The 1st 2 chairs I would not have put the decal on the back so it could be seen at all times. The Adirondack chair Looks beautiful in the green. The stool you made is cute it what stops the split in the front of the seat ?

@OurUpcycledLife 27 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed