Do you love turning other people's trash into your own treasure? Me too! It's so awesome when you can buy something destined for the dump and give it a whole new life. It saves you money and gives you totally one-of-a-kind pieces for your home. If you're new to DIY projects of this kind, it's nice to have some inspiration to guide you. Check out these awesome items that were completely redone after being salvaged at the flea market. Garage sales are another cool place to find projects. Have fun!
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1. A Dreamy Paint Makeover
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Source: Pink Chiffon Dreams Chest
2. Flea Market Dresser Painted, Distressed and Decorated
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Source: $20 flea market dresser re-do
3. A Bit of Pain and You Have This Awesome Table
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Source: 2 Tiered Side Table Revealed
4. A Charming Tripod Table
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Source: DIY Tripod Accent Table
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5. Bathroom Makeover with an Old Flea Market Dresser
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Source: Top 10 Features 1-15-2012
6. Girly Bookcase Makeover
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Source: My Third True Love: Girly
7. Great Repurposed Old Cedar Chest
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Source: MacGIRLver: Cedar Chest Makeover
8. DIY Flea Market Find
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Source: Favorite Things Friday
9. Mosaic Stool Makeover
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Source: fleamarketmakeovers
10. Flea Market Flip
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Source: flea market flip
11. Brass Lamp Makeover with Orange
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Source: Brass Lamp Makeover with Orange
12. Great Flea Market Finds
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Source: DIY Craft Projects organize organization
13. Flea Market Dishes Makeover
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Source: 14. Unbelievable Flea Market Flip
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15. Outdoor Bar Cart
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Source: 16. Convert a Dresser into a Buffet with Paint and Decorative Paper
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Source: 17. Add a Layer of Charm to Any Room in Your House
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Source: Flea Market Storage Ideas
18. How to French Tuft a Cane Chair
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Source: How-To: French Tuft a Cane
19. Clock Table from a Flea Market Find
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Source: Clock Table from a Flea
20. Turn an Old Chicken Coop into a Coffee Table
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Source: 20 Flea Market Makeovers
21. Folding Chair Makeover
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Source: DIY: Give your folding chair
22. Try Hitting a Flea Market for Utensils
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Source: Brides on a Budget: 10
23. Paint a Dresser
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Source: Small Entryway and Foyer Ideas
24. Chair Reupholstered in Black and White
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Source: Making over an outdated chair
25. Flea Market Dresser Makeover
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Source: 26. Make a Dog Bed
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Source: Flea Market Makeover DIY Projects
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