By Keith Upward, Eudlo, Qld.

You probably have a few of these tucked away: why not upcycle and use them as permanent garden chairs or to display your favourite pot plants!

Nearly every family has got, or had two or more director’s chairs in their possession. Unfortunately the unofficial use-by date is when the canvas seat or back starts to tear. This is usually the signal to cart it off to the tip or put it out for the annual roadside collection. I quite agree! It just seems too much trouble to find a supplier who can provide you with the right sized canvas seat and back spares, especially when you can purchase new chairs so cheaply.

One of the many stories in Issue 260 Aug/Sep 2020