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How To Paint Outdoor Patio Furniture in 4 Easy Steps [And How to Build a Plant Wall!]
Today I’ll be sharing with you how to paint your old outdoor patio furniture. Faded furniture? Paint it! Worn-out wood? Paint it! Furniture that isn’t quite your style? Paint it! I’ll also be sharing with you how to create a giant wood slat wall for your plants. This adds a unique, really customized look to your outdoor space. Thanks to Purdy for sponsoring this post. I received compensation and free product but all opinions stated here are my own. This post contains affiliate links which means that I may receive compensation when you click on links. This is no extra cost to you. Curious about Purdy? To learn more about…
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The 3 Essential Tools for Painting High Ceilings
The thought of painting the vaulted ceiling in my home was painful. I let that painful thought sit in my mind for a good 3 months. Then I finally got over it and got to work! Here’s the deal: It doesn’t have to be painful. With the right tools, it’s actually quite simple. Other than the obvious painting items such as paintbrushes, paint, etc., you will need 3 specific tools. An 18-inch roller frame and 18-inch roller. These items will change your world! Seriously. Buy them. Right now. I use them all the time, even in rooms without vaulted ceilings. They make painting projects go about 5 times faster. 2.…
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How to Stencil Without Paint Bleeding: A Review of Materials
It turns out that there are about a million different types of stencils you can buy. There are also about a million different methods you can use to stencil. Therefore, please, let me SIMPLIFY this for you! I went out and bought a wide array of stenciling products with the goal of finding the very best products and the very best method to use. Below you’ll find a review of products and methods, with a simple recommendation on the best way to stencil. Hopefully this saves you both money and time spent on exploring options! After all my stenciling trial-and-error, I made the above home decor item. And guess what?!…
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How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets The Right Way!
The hot home renovation trend – painted kitchen cabinets. I didn’t plan to jump on the bandwagon but I ultimately did and I can’t tell you how glad I am that I did! Check out our kitchen before and after in the picture below…clearly we bought this house based on potential, not current aesthetic appeal 🙂 Before I tell you exactly how to paint your cabinets, let me tell you this: This was HARD. This was my least favorite project in our house. I might have taken a two-month hiatus from it and finally my in-laws kindly mentioned that they would take some cabinet doors home to paint My office…
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How to Make a Gorgeous Candle Centerpiece for Christmas: A Great Gift Idea!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! However, finding the right gift for someone can be really challenging. So here’s a simple yet beautiful gift idea that anyone with a kitchen or dining room table will love. I partnered with Minwax on this project to show you how their products make wood look so very beautiful! I think you’re going to love the color stain I chose for this – subtle and gorgeous! Keep reading for more details and the full tutorial. Thanks to Minwax for sponsoring this post. I received compensation from Minwax but all opinions stated here are my own. I’ve used and loved Minwax products for years! Time to…
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How to Upcycle Furniture in your Home: Black Sideboard Cabinet Makeover
New furniture can be so expensive! Instead of buying new furniture, why not take a piece of furniture that is in your home or from a thrift store and give it a whole new look? Some might respond with “I could never do that! I have no idea how to and I’m not very creative.” Guess what? You don’t have to be creative to do it! You also can learn how to through this tutorial and a little trial and error. So let’s get started! I hope this sideboard cabinet makeover tutorial inspires you to transform a piece of furniture in your home too. Thanks to Minwax for sponsoring this post. I…
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A Beautiful and Simple Christmas Decoration: DIY Wood Christmas Tree Tutorial
I LOVE Christmas decor. You too? Awesome. You’re in the right place! I also love budget-friendly decor, which is exactly what this DIY wood Christmas tree decor is. It’s fun and simple to make, and is a great addition to your home around Christmastime. Even better: You can customize it to whatever color best matches your decor: Love modern homes? Paint them black and white! Love farmhouse style? Paint them white and distress the edges. Love traditional Christmas colors? Paint them bright red and green! So let’s jump in – it’s about time that I share this simple tutorial that you can follow too. Thanks to Purdy for sponsoring this post. I…
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What supplies do I need for applying wood veneer on furniture?
Wood veneer is a great way to make cheap or damaged furniture look new and high-end! Below are the supplies you’ll need to get started. The actual wood veneer! There are many choices in wood veneer: different wood species, different application requirements (peel and stick vs. applying with contact adhesive), and different sizes. The wood veneer I linked here is maple wood (it’s GORGEOUS!) and you apply it with contact adhesive. I’ve heard mixed reviews about the peel and stick wood veneer so I prefer this one instead. Contact cement: This is what you’ll use to adhere the wood veneer to the furniture. I prefer the nonflammable type because it…
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Container Gardening Solution for Small Yards!
Have a small yard or no yard at all? Good news- I have a container gardening solution for you! It’s so small that it can easily sit on a balcony, patio, or even in an entryway. Also, it’s super simple to construct if you have just basic woodworking skills. It’s stained with super durable exterior stain to withstand the natural elements. Thanks to Cabot for sponsoring this post. I received compensation but all opinions stated here are my own. I’ve loved and used Cabot premium woodcare products for a long time. Tools & Materials Cabot Semi-Transparent Stain + Sealer in Canyon Purdy 2″ White Bristle Sprig Brush One 6″ cedar fence picket One 6′ cedar…
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What do I need to get started flipping furniture?
Here’s a simple list (with links!) of what you’ll need to start flipping furniture. I’ve linked the items that I prefer but of course there are other brand options you could go with. This post contains affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission off links at no extra cost to you. Quick Guide List of Furniture Flipping Tools & Materials TSP (to clean the furniture) Random Orbit Sander with sanding discs (to sand furniture to prep it for paint) Wood Filler (to fill in damage, like scratches and dents) Paint brush (this Nylox one has soft bristles to give you a smooth finish) Roller frame (this one is…
