refurbing
Making like new
Refurbing is the present participle of refurb, an informal clipping of refurbish.
To refurb something is to renovate, restore, or spruce it up, whether that's an old house, a piece of electronics, or furniture.
I spent the weekend refurbing a vintage turntable I found at a garage sale.
The term is especially common in tech circles, where refurbed phones and laptops are cleaned up and resold at a discount.
Furniture's textile layer
- sandingFriction-smoothing a surface
- varnishingApplying protective clear coating
- reupholsteringReplacing furniture fabric covering
- refinishingRestoring a worn surface
staining · stripping · dresser · wood repair · lacquering · armchair · patching · polishing
Restoring to good condition
- remodelingAltering existing structures
- fixer-upperProperty needing extensive renovation
- restorationReturning something to condition
- guttingRemoving internal organs
drywall · replastering · rewiring · replumbing · flooring · painting · skirting · window replacement
Full motor restoration
- bodyworkVehicle's external structure
- resprayApply new paint layer
- restorationReturning something to condition
- classic carCollectible older vehicle
rust removal · paint correction · vintage vehicle · detailing
Handheld connected computer
- laptopPortable hinged computer
- iPhoneApple mobile device
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- consoleComfort in distress
MacBook · gaming PC · screen replacement · battery swap · iPad · Samsung · controller · graphics card
upholstery
Furniture's textile layer
- sandingFriction-smoothing a surface
- varnishingApplying protective clear coating
- reupholsteringReplacing furniture fabric covering
refinishing · staining · stripping · dresser · wood repair · lacquering · armchair · patching · polishing · frame repair
renovation
Restoring to good condition
- remodelingAltering existing structures
- fixer-upperProperty needing extensive renovation
- restorationReturning something to condition
gutting · drywall · replastering · rewiring · replumbing · flooring · painting · skirting · window replacement · door hanging
engine rebuild
Full motor restoration
- bodyworkVehicle's external structure
- resprayApply new paint layer
- restorationReturning something to condition
classic car · rust removal · paint correction · vintage vehicle · detailing
smartphone
Handheld connected computer
console · MacBook · gaming PC · screen replacement · battery swap · iPad · Samsung · controller · graphics card · phone repair
refurbingdiscarding
Removing what's unwanted
trashing · throwing away · junking · scrapping · dumping
refurbingdestroying
Causing complete ruin
demolishing · wrecking · ruining · neglecting · abandoning
- refurbished goodsRepaired used items resold
- refurbished electronicsRepaired devices sold again
- refurbished itemsRestored goods for resale
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