I came across an article recently explaining how to refinish your wood floor without sanding it first. I repeat, WITHOUT SANDING! They recommended a kit called “The Varathane Renewal Floor Refinishing Kit.” This kit works best on floors that have no more than normal wear (no deep scratches or areas where the finish is completely […]
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Changing the Color of Your Furniture – How to Do it Without Sanding or Stripping
Sanding helps the paint to stick for an extended period without any wear or tear. However, it takes multiple coats of sanding in between the process for the paint to stick to a particular piece of furniture. What if we tell you it is unnecessary now? What if we tell you there is no need […]
Rustoleum Chalk Paint Vs Annie Sloan and Behr – Which One Works the Best?
Chalk paints have been ruling the paint industry since the 90s when Annie Sloan introduced this trailblazer. It was the first-ever time that someone introduced a paint that wasn’t sticky, did the job well, and gave an authentic, matte look to the walls . It created quite a stir in the industry, due to which […]
Surf Prep Sander – The Benefits and Pitfalls and Why You Should Get One
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 […]
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 […]
Microfiber Cloth vs. Tack Cloth
Whether it is the dust at your workstation or the stray hair that ends up gathering on your dresser, having a cloth to remove everything is a necessity for most people. When looking for such a cloth, there are two options that you will find commonly available in the market- a tack cloth and a […]
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 […]
8 Things to Do With Your Fat Quarters
If you’re a quilter, you know what I mean by fat quarters. But if you aren’t, I’ll happily explain. A fat quarter is a special cut of fabric taken a from yard. It is cut in half lengthwise and then widthwise. This results in a one-quarter yard cut that is almost square . This makes […]
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 […]