You’ve had that piece sitting in that same spot for years. Maybe even decades. Now it’s time for an update. So what is the best paint for wood furniture? Oh boy! That question is likely to cause a lively debate if you’re among dedicated furniture painters. I know that where I sell my painted pieces…
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Make Decorating Your Christmas Tree Extra Special This Year!
Christmas is my second favorite holiday (Thanksgiving is more fun because no gifts) but I still love decorating my Christmas tree. I look forward to it as soon as the snow starts falling in Minnesota. For me, it’s a time to time to remember when I acquired each ornament. I might have a slight ornament…
Faux Mantle Complete!
There’s nothing better than a feeling of accomplishment. Especially when a project has fought you tooth and nail (not to mention your own bone headed mistakes). Yes, the faux mantle is done and on its way to the shop! Not bad for a conglomeration of parts that didn’t really belong together (see what it looked…
Stencil with Spray Paint
So a few months ago I uploaded a video on how to stencil without paint bleed and in it I mentioned stenciling with spray paint. Maria asked if I would do a video on how to stencil with spray paint. Of course I will! I’m always happy to hear what viewers and readers want to…
Restor-A-Finish Does It Work?
If you’ve seen Restor-A-Finish at vintage stores you might be wondering like I was, does it work? I bought some to find out! When you look at the photo above, the buffet doesn’t look too bad. It just looks tired, but let’s see a close up. How do you like it now? Yeah, now you…





