A little green semi-gloss paint turns a ragtag crew of (glassless) frames into an artful display.

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Transform an inexpensive flower bucket into a nice-looking umbrella stand by painting the bottom of the bucket with glossy oil-based enamel paint.

Tree stumps, used individually or clustered together, function as low tables in a living room. A coat of enamel paint applied to the tops serves a dual purpose: It adds a jolt of color and creates a smooth, sealed surface.

Turn empty gift baskets into stylish household organizers -- courtesy of a fresh coat of paint.

This scratched and broken table gets a new life when attached to a wall and painted in a sophisticated hue.

Clothespins can be used to organize and hang papers, photos, and cards when they're turned into refrigerator magnets.

With two boards, you can turn a shelf into a wine rack.

A wooden pot-lid rack is ideal for holding mail; all it needs is a fresh coat of paint. For easier viewing, place smaller items, such as letters, bills, and postcards, near the front, and larger catalogs and magazines toward the back.

In a living room, matching paint and fabric unify two different stools. The taller one started out as a plain black metal frame, most likely the base for a tile- or stone-topped table. With a thin cushion, it becomes soft enough to be a seat and firm enough to hold a coffee cup on a saucer. The smaller of the two, with boldly turned legs, is a William and Mary revival footstool.

Magnetic bulletin boards are handy, but the color options are limited. Make your own and you can match the powder blue of your kitchen.

Simple drawer pulls become fancy feet for a plain wooden tray and make it worthy of special occasions.

High-gloss paint transforms a white-paper shade into a custom look for any room.

In the garden, latticework is assembled into trellises to form an attractive armature for climbers such as roses, clematis, and morning glories. Indoors, these crisscrossed strips of lath look just as fitting when they are used to make jaunty frames for pressed flowers.

This magnetized box keeps a few pins safely within reach, so you won't have to rummage through a box at the risk of your fingers.

Birch disks, stained in a variety of hues and then treated with a coat of matte polyurethane, can be used as decorative and functional trivets, coasters for drinks, and mini hors d'oeuvre trays.