I have been looking for a chest of draws for Hamish's room. I have been going to all the furniture shops and I was just blown away by how much they cost. The quality of each set is really poor and they would last no time at all. I get many strange looks from the shop assistants as I start to take out the draws and look at how they are put together. I told one lady that the workmanship was so poor that the chest would only last 6 months they were so flimsy. The price was totally over the top. Up to 1000.00 dollars for chip board - stapled together!. I went away feeling like I am never just going to get a strong set without paying more than a thousand dollars.
So I hit the road........travelling to my best shop ever.........the Forster recycle shop.(the Forster Dump)...
I walk in and there was my set of pine draws calling me over. Just what i wanted. Solid pine with a handle or two missing. The blokes out at my favourite shop are just great young men. How much for these mate? i asked.....hows ten dollars......beauty, they're mine. I am now the proud owner. Mark looks at me side ways and then I tell him the story of how much they were in the shop without the quality.
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| going for the white and black theme |
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| just a little bling on the bottom - i think its nice! |
Next stop on my way home, Bunnings.......sifting through the isles for handles and I make a purchase. 8 new handles and home to start sanding and painting. The thought of sanding took a while for me to get enthusiastic, but after a few weeks I was on the job. Plus the other incentive was the view of the boys room with the clothes all over the floor.......cant live like that anymore.
Stay tuned for the final photo of the new chest of draws that cost me all up only 90 dollars and a long time of service in the life of a messy boys room.!
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