Weekend crafts: do you prefer building from scratch or upcycling old stuff?

- Totally get the appeal of upcycling, but I’ve had a few “wobbly chair” moments that made me question if it’s worth the hassle.
- Pulling out old nails is weirdly satisfying, but sometimes I wonder if I’m just making more work for myself.
- Mixing in new wood seems like the sweet spot—old stuff for character, new stuff for stability.
- Anyone else notice reclaimed wood can be super unpredictable? One board’s solid, the next is basically mulch.
- Still, there’s something cool about knowing your coffee table had a past life... even if it means a few extra splinters.