A STEP BY STEP HOW I PAINT FURNITURE SPINDLES WITHOUT BRUSHMARKS #SLAPITON - YES, I REALLY DO SLAP IT ON! [VIDEO] Hi guys, When I first started painting furniture -- spindles were a nightmare. I hated painting them. Whether they were chair ...
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Salvaged | Old Coffee Table Makeover
Hi, guys! Thanks for all the well wishes from Tuesday's post. Although I'm still not feeling 100%, I do feel better. So much better, I've included a short Dry Brushing Video in today's post. I'm sharing how fast and easy it is to dry brush ...
How To Antique A Mirror | Thrift Mirror Makeover
CREATE A GORGEOUS DIY ANTIQUED MIRROR USING WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE IN YOUR OWN HOME - WATER AND BLEACH! I had such a huge response from the mirror I restyled a few weeks back - thanks, everyone! I'm thrilled you liked the makeover and it gave you ...
Best Sander For Furniture Refinishing & Pro Stained Finish | Lilac Desk Makeover
HOW TO GET A PROFESSIONAL STAIN FINISH USING THIS [BEST] SANDER FOR FURNITURE REFINISHING | LILAC VINTAGE DESK MAKEOVER Wondering how to get a pro stain finish on your furniture makeovers? Today I'm sharing a furniture refinishing tool I CAN'T ...
The BEST Furniture Painting HOW-TO’S | 2018
Can you believe there are only two weeks left of 2018... and only one more week 'till Christmas?! Do you have big plans for the holidays? I'm looking forward to unplugging, relaxing and taking it easy. You may find me poking around social media here ...
How To Use Gilding Wax on Painted Furniture
Hello sweet friends! Have you tried gilding wax on any of your makeovers yet? If not, I hope today's post inspires you to give it a go! I've been applying metallic accents to a lot of my work and I'm loving the effect. The best part, depending on ...
How To Paint Furniture Without Brush Marks
When I first started painting furniture, brush marks drove me bonkers. For me, it was the equivalent of having wet toes when they're supposed to be dry. Yaaa, it's one of my weird pet peeves. Anyway, I remember trying to get a smooth finish but the ...
DIY Salvaged Wood Tray-Riser
What do old chairs and a Wood Tray-Riser have in common? Absolutely nothing - until my sister asked me if I could make her one! Andrea found these Tray Risers online and fell in love with this idea. The problem was they're white (she wanted stained ...
How To Remove Contact Paper in Minutes
Hi friends! Today I'm sharing How to Remove Contact Paper in Minutes - literally minutes! Here's a quick look at the salvaged piece I was having trouble with. Last week, I posted this beautiful french provincial desk on Facebook. MMM brought ...
Distressed Furniture: Which Paint Distressing Technique is Right For YOU?
Congratulations! You've painted a piece of furniture and you've done a smashing job. It looks great. But now you're wondering what distressing technique is right for you? What's going to give you the EXACT look you're after? Well... I've ...
Craigslist: 14 Tips To Find Amazing Furniture Deals!
Craigslist and Kijiji are two popular online classified sites I use ALL THE TIME. Unlike eBay, they're free to use and the best part is, there's a TON of people looking to unload their old unwanted furniture! If you're a furniture ...
How To Remove Glass from Antique China Cabinets
Have you ever wanted to restyle an antique china cabinet and wondered how to remove the glass before painting it? I've restyled a good few of these older cabinets dating back to the 1920's. I looove working on them because they have great lines ...
How To Cut Perfect Drawer Liners Every Time… And No Measuring Required!
When I recently revealed my roadside-restyle, many of you commented on the inside drawer detail as well as the painted finish. What I've learned from restyling furniture over the past few years, is that many times it's the extra attention ...
How To Tell Hardwood From Softwood
Here's a great tip I received from a reader in BC... thanks for sharing Monique.. and for sending your amazing pics! Hi Denise, I love your blog. You give tons of great information and tips. Here's a quick tip you might like to ...
Spray Painting Tip – How To Mask Off Curvy Round Furniture with Plastic Wrap
Here's a great follow up and spray painting tip! Last week, I shared how to protect drawers while spray painting - no painter's tape or newspaper required for this easy technique. When Andie from SliceofDIY.com saw this tip posted on Facebook, ...
How To Decoupage with Napkins
Some of the pieces I salvage have "real-character". Old furniture with great shape and detail, history and charm. Others pieces, well... not so much. For me, it's always a fun challenge to transform a 'nothing-special' plain looking piece into ...
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