Knowing how to refinish laminate furniture gives you so many more options when you are on the hunt for a new project piece!
For a beautiful farmhouse fireplace, this easy, mess-free tutorial shows you how to whitewash a brick fireplace to get the same look of a German smear or mortar wash.
Sanding has gotten a bad rap in the last several years as chalk paint has come on the scene. What many don’t realize is that the vast majority of furniture pieces need to be sanded, even ones that are chalk painted (see my post Why I Don’t Use Chalk Paint). Whether you use chalk paint,…
If your next DIY project involves a jigsaw, this beginner’s tutorial offers a video and step-by-step tips for anyone just learning to use woodworking power tools. I show you how to cut curves as well as how to cut a straight line using various thicknesses of woods in a few simple steps. Don’t let power…
Imagine getting “new” kitchen and dining room light fixtures for only a fraction of the cost. Also, imagine that feeling when you blow most of your kitchen renovation budget on lighting alone. The sticker shock from pricing out light fixtures online motivated me to update my current lighting with a few simple hacks. If you…
Never use furniture stripper again! With this easy stain over stain technique, I share how to stain any surface and even how to gel stain over paint!