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

In December I was doing a little antiquing with a friend when I stumbled on a really great find….an 1895 steamer trunk for $60. It was in really good condition. Most trunks you find have to h…

Restoring a Vintage Steamer Trunk: Trunk restoration is a combination of wood working, metal craft and leather work, so it helps to have some experience in all three fields. The hardest part of the entire project is in the preparation of the piece. Removing the old material covering …

Clean or restore an old steamer trunk by airing it out outside, vacuuming it, and then lightly wiping it off with water or vinegar. Tack in loose hardware.

There's nothing like opening up an antique trunk and seeing such beauty. Here's how to line a steamer trunk with wallpaper.

This trunk was on the curb waiting for the trash man. As soon as I saw it, I knew I wanted to give it a trunk to table makeover.

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.

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

This tired old trunk was sitting in my shop, completely ignored by all who passed by. Structurally it was in great shape, but visually it was quite dull. I took…

Hi friends! And welcome back to another Monthly DIY Challenge! Totally planned this one ahead because we just got back from our trip late last night and right now I'm probably sleeping and will be for the remainder of the day :) You always need a vacation from your vacation right? I'll be sharing some