HOW TO TRANSFORM AN ANTIQUE RADIO CABINET INTO A STORAGE PIECE: REMOVE RADIO, ADD SHELVES, PAINT CABINET

Tooltip Transform an antique radio cabinet into the perfect storage piece by removing the radio and replacing it with shelves. Learn more

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