Article: BRINGING NEW LIFE TO OLD DRESSER.(At Home)

Byline: Matt Fox, HGTV

I have to begin by saying that my decorating partner Shari Hiller and I like to spend time in dark, damp basements. You might be surprised at the cool stuff we have found "below stairs."

Recently, while helping a friend empty out the basement of an older home, we found a six-drawer dresser that she thought had seen better days. I was quick to explain to her that, with a little elbow grease and some effort, we could bring this neglected beauty back to life.

The one thing that I tried to stress to my friend was to tread lightly on the furniture you wish to restore, or conserve. Do you want to keep the integrity of the original finish, or start ...

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