On July 23rd I revealed our very first DIY furniture makeover - Our New Bar! (If you missed it you can see all our steps by Clicking Here.) I couldn't believe how many views I received that day - I've had a blog before but have NEVER had stats like that before. I was super stoked!

I even received an email last week asking what our project set-us back, as they were interested in doing something similar but weren't sure what kind of budget they were looking at.

First off - YAY someone emailed me and thank you! Second, I tried to be a thorough as possible in my original post, but in fact did leave off prices so the break down is below.

DISCLAIMER: All prices below DO NOT show added tax since each state is different. If you already have the tools this will be a lot cheaper. Also, I chose many of these products from research I did but there are many great products out there that are considerably cheaper. Also a lot of the materials I bought, paint brushes, roller, screws, etc I didn't own prior and next time I won't have to purchase making my next project cheaper too. Hope this helps!

Cost Break Down of Our Bar:
Furniture/ Structure: ($45.25)
$0 - Original Furniture Unit (my in-laws gave us the piece)
$4.01 - 4x6 Lumber (Sale Rack)
$11.25 - Red Oack paneling pieces
$29.99 - Allen + Roth Wine Storage Unit

Tools & Accessories: ($52.90)
$0 -  DeWalt 3-amp Orbital Power Sander (b-day gift from my parents - $59.97)
$23.93 - Sanding Pads/ Paper
  * $7.98 -  Gator 15-pack 60-Grit
* $15.98 - Shopsmith 10-pack 40-grit
* $0 - 3M 120-Grit 9in W x 11 in L sandpaper (already owned - $3.97)
$49.97 - Ryobi 18-volt One+ Cordless Reciprocating Saw (tool only)
$0 - Ryobi 12-Amp 7-1/4 in Circular Saw (already owned - $39.97)
$0 - Ryobi 18-V Cordless Drill (Already Owned - $69.97)
$0 - Hammer already owned
$0 - Screwdriver set already owned
$0 - Tape Measure
$0 - Right Angle Tool

Materials: ($158.90)
$7.98 - SPAX #10 x 3-1/2 in coarse blue sinc-plated steel flat-head combination wood screws 57/ box
$2.98 - 2" flex putty knife
$10.48 - Varathane 3" Brush
$3.98 - 3" economy brush
$2.98 - 2" economy brush
$19.97 - Purdy 3 XL Brush & Comb Combo
$0.99 - mini glass scraper
$5.98 - Purdy 4" mini Roller
$5.48 - Purdy White Dove 4-3/8" rollers
$5.37 - (3 @ $1.79 each) mini paint pans
$17.96 - (2 @ $8.98) Elmer's Probond Interior/Exterior Wood Filler (over 1/2 left of 1 jar)
$25.88 - (4 @ $6.47) Black Matte Drawer Handles
$5.96 - (2 @ $2.98) Husky 9ft x 12ft plastic drop cloth
$13.18 - (2 @ $6.59) Staples prints - engineered prints
$0 - Elmer's Extra Strength Spray Adhesive (already Owned - $9.44 @ Walmart)
$0 - Stapler & Staples (regular)
$0 -  Fishars 45mm Contour Rotary Cutter (Already Owned - $15.00 @ JoAnns - an exacto knife or scissors would work too)
$0 - Cardboard Box
$9.99 - 1 yard of Black Vinyl fabric
$19.98 - (2 @ $9.99) IKEA 5 piece wine glass racks

Paints: ($108.49)$17.98 - Zinsser Cover-Stein Oil-Based Primer (1/3 of can left)$48.57 - Varathane Interior Semi-Gloss Floor Clear Paint (TONS Left Over)$9.47 - Penetrol by Flood (TONS left over)$27.96 - (2 @ $13.98 each) Valspar White Eggshell Quart$13.98 - Valspar Black Eggshell Quart

GRAND TOTAL = $365.54
($329 WITH THE 10% MILITARY DISCOUNT!)

I was a bit surprised by how much this was but then I did something - I minused out anything that I "could have had" (tools, Vanathane, paint brushes, putty knife, etc) and I came to $218.62 ($196.76 with military discount). NOW THIS MAKES SENSE! $200 for all that work- yes thank you!

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