What do you do when you have to paint your furniture? Painting your furniture and getting it ready for the final show takes more than just painting the surface. You need to prepare the wooden piece, scuff sand to remove the traces of the old finish, and then paint the surface. The fundamentally important step […]
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How To Get Cigarette Smoke Out Of Wooden Furniture
If you have a chain smoker at home (or you smoke yourself), you know the stubborn smoke smell that refuses to leave. Whenever you talk to them, sit near them, walk past them, the annoying smell is always there, tingling your nostrils. The worst kind of smell is one that stubbornly clings to your furniture. […]
How to Paint a Front Door without Removing It – Spruce up the Door to Your Home
The global pandemic has forced us to stay confined in our homes for the foreseeable future (or until most of the population is vaccinated, at least). While we twiddle our thumbs after work and household chores, why not spruce up the place to give it a different, somewhat quirky look? The first question when you […]
How to Paint Laminate Countertop
Um… Can you paint a kitchen counter top? Yup, you sure can! I was amazed to find so many great products that you can use to revive your old counter top. Did you know you could do this? Here is a step-by-step on how to paint countertops. There are a few different methods and products you can use […]
How to Build Garden Boxes: 5 Styles and Tutorials
Raised garden beds are perfect for those who have limited outdoor space! Here are 5 different styles, so you can pick the one that works best for you and your yard. Here are amazing tips on how to build a garden box. How To Build A Garden Box Vertical Garden A vertical garden is so […]
10 Awesome Canvas Projects
Today I have 10 canvas projects that are perfect if you’re looking for a fun weekend craft. You may be surprised at the fun things you can make with a canvas! DIY Canvas Projects Before you can do any of these projects, grab a canvas {or two} and some basic craft supplies from Michaels. Here […]