Team DIY Book Club: Trash to Treasure

Written on November 4, 2009 at 2:46 pm, by Team DIY

Garage sales and flea markets can be a do-it-yourselfer’s best friends. Rehabbing forgotten furniture can be inexpensive and incredibly rewarding. At Team DIY HQ, we’re admittedly obsessed with breathing new life into old stuff. That’s why we’re digging Linda and John Meyers’ new book Wary Meyers’ Tossed & Found: Unconventional Design From Cast-offs.

In the book, this husband-and-wife duo shows readers how to transform trash into creative treasures for the home. Ever considered picking up a piece of junk on the curb? This book is your affirmation and validation. You’ll love flipping through the funky photography and fun illustrations for design inspiration. Found an old basketball hoop? Turn it into a wall-mounted side table. Old swimming toys? Create a pool noodle papasan chair. Admit it: You’re curious.
The book focuses on seating, table, storage, lighting, and décor projects for the home. We especially love the lighting section (partly because we’re in love with DIY lamp and light fixture projects). Aside from inspiration and project ideas, the book is full of hardworking guides to reupholstering, stenciling, rewiring, and construction that DIYers of all levels could easily pull off. Now get out there and start dumpster diving!

What DIY, design, and decor books are you reading right now? Have a book you’d like us to review? Leave a comment and let us know! — Team DIY