Trunk restoration diy

Follow this step-by-step DIY cedar lining tutorial to repurpose a vintage trunk or make your own cedar chest.

I dream of a vintage steamer trunk in my house some day to add aesthetic appeal and storage. I found 10 ideas to keep the inspiration going.

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 …

Many old trunks were paper lined. If you are thinking of refinishing the inside as part of your restoration, consider repapering or perhaps paint or stain. This is a guide about refinishing the inside of an old trunk.

I found this steamer trunk at an estate sale a few months ago. I really liked the dark green and brass colors, but it had this big glob of tape residue on the top and a water ring. I thought I coul…

Cleaning tin humpback trunk

I have been on a major organizing kick. Last week I came across this image clipped by another blogger from Real Simple. I couldn’t find the original, but I decided to try to DIY it anyway. A …

I love a good vintage steamer trunk. I love restoring them imagining where they may have traveled in their time. This one was rough to start with, but I knew wi…

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

When I'm not procrastination baking, I like procrastination crafting. I bought an old trunk for $15 in New York State last year and hadn't d...