The transformation on "Will's China Cabinet" continues.... so does my stuffed up nose, but let's not go there. In Part 1, I removed the old hardware and filled in the holes. Plugging drawer or cabinet holes is easy to do and if you missed that post, ...
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Fill’er Up… Repositioning Furniture Hardware & Filling In Holes ~ Part 1
I hope this post makes good sense because I'm battling a head-cold which is driving me nuts. You know... the kind of cold where you feel congested, fuzzy headed and sound like you have 2 cocktail weenies stuffed up your nasal passage. The kind of ...
Painting the Town Red w Annie Sloan Chalk Paint… Spray Painting That Is…
This past Friday I decided to put my custom orders aside and do my own thing. Â I felt a 'creative-calling' to Paint the Town Red by SPRAYING Annie Sloan Emperor's Silk Chalk Paint. Although there's a TON of on-line articles/reviews on the benefits ...
The Quick & Dirty Way To Keep Drawers Clean While Spray Painting
Spray painting the face of a drawer can be tricky and messy. When unwanted paint gets on the inside or sides of a drawer, it looks sloppy and may even hinder a smooth glide. Â In a perfect scenario, 100% coverage would be achieved by leaving the ...
How To Season A New Chalkboard
Okay Maron, this one's for you... Â and all you other fabulous women who have purchased or made a chalkboard and would like to know: How Do I Season My New Chalkboard? Seasoning your home-made chalkboard is crucial. Why? If ...
How To ~ Grey Wash Furniture with Wax
Hello my friends! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend and did something nice for yourselves... you deserve it! Let's talk grey. Shades of grey are a HUGE colour trend. Â Don't believe me? Â Go check out some popular boards on Pinterest! Â You'll ...
Easy DIY Paint Mixers
Have you ever opened an old can of paint and it was in desperate need of mixing? Worse yet, have you ever purchased a brand new can of paint and forgot to get it mixed before leaving the store? Â If you answered yes to the latter... glad I'm not the ...
Mirror 2 Chalkboard 2 Profit
Chalkboards have come a long way from the tiny tablet Laura Ingalls hauled to-and-from school in LHOTP. With the chalkboard trend showing no signs of slowing down, we see decorative chalkboards everywhere...offices, restaurants, bars, stores, ...
Tinting Furniture Wax With Paint
Hi everyone! I just finished painting and antiquing a beautiful china cabinet that my sister and I found... FREE!  Gotta LOVE a spectacular free find! It's painted with homemade chalk paint mixed with recycled paint (more on recycled paint ...
DIY Homemade Chalk Paint Tips
I've re-finished several pieces of furniture with the 4 most popular Homemade Chalk Paint Recipes. Through trial and error, I've discovered a few tips which make a BIG difference in DIY paint application and overall finish. If your chalk paint ...
BEST Homemade Chalk Paint Recipes
After spending $45 and a half day drive on a quart of brand name chalk paint, I was determined to find the BEST Homemade Chalk Paint Recipes for a cost efficient alternative. If you're interested in mixing your own chalk paint to save yourself ...
I Asked M-M-M – Can You Use Old Paint?
Prior projects have left me with several cans of paint which are well over 3-4 years old.  I hate being wasteful, but I don't want to paint my furniture or walls with an old paint that's going to under-perform and end up looking hideous. Luckily, ...
How-To: Fill in Furniture Scratches
I've come across some fabulous furniture finds which were selling for next to nothing yet I didn't buy them.  Why?  They were scratched, gouged or scarred and I was under the impression that repairing these flaws was difficult and way too much work. ...
How-To-Tips: Painting Drawer Hardware
Painting drawer hardware is really easy to do and can make-or-break the overall appearance of your furniture. The most common challenge when painting hardware is getting an even paint coverage... which is really no challenge at all... just keep ...
How-To: Reduce Dust While Using a Sander
Harmful dust from old paint, shellac, stain, polyurethane and other nasty stuff can cause serious respiratory problems. Even when I wear a mask, the dust ALWAYS gives me a headache and causes my lungs to feel EXTREMELY heavy.  This promotes ...
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