Tanglewood Sue
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How to
Paint Faux Leather
Artificial leather is a material that is commonly used for making upholstery, clothing, and accessories. It is typically made of plastic polymer, and it mimics the look and grain of real leather. Painting faux leather is...
How to
Price Used Furniture
Finding the perfect price for selling furniture can be difficult. You can't exactly sell at market value, and you don't want to walk away knowing that you could have made more money. Furthermore, finding the value of you...
How to Fill Large Holes & Gaps in Wood like a Pro: A Step-By-Step Guide
Filling in holes is easy with our foolproof stepsIt's very easy to damage wood and create a large hole. Whether your item is a wooden wall or a piece of furniture, you can easily repair it using some craft sticks and woo...
How to
Refinish a Coffee Table
Refinishing a coffee table, whether it's a thrift-store find or a piece you've had for years, can bring it back to life so it looks great in your home. It's also a great DIY project for beginners. If you're not sure wher...
How to
Cover Shelves with Fabric
Simple ways to cover or disguise your shelves with beautiful, stylish fabric Shelves are really useful for storing clutter, but they can be a bit of an eyesore in the middle of your living room, dining room, or bedroom. ...
How to
Sell High End Used Furniture
Whether you’re redecorating your home or looking for a business opportunity, selling used furniture can make you a little money. High-end furniture is often made to last, so it can still be worth a lot even if you have...
How to
Paint Wax
Whether you’re getting into candle making or you’re refurbishing some furniture with chalk paint, you may be wondering if you can actually paint wax. The good news is that you can, so long as you prep the wax for pa...
How to
Paint a Lampshade
Painting a lampshade is an easy way to revamp an old shade or give it a new look to match your home decor and change the feeling of a room. Quickly give a lampshade a new coat of color with a can of spray paint or a pain...
How to
Apply Wax to Chalk Paint
Once you’ve painted a piece of furniture with chalk paint, it’s time to seal it off with wax. To do this, you’ll use a stiff bristle brush and work in small sections at a time, applying just a thin coat and wiping ...
How to
Clean Antique Furniture
Valuable antique furniture will have a layer of grime on its surface from years of exposure to dust, dirt and fumes. If you want to clean up antique furniture, be gentle. You do not want to damage the furniture by using ...
How to
Cut Vinyl Records
If you have an old vinyl record that's unplayable or scratched, upcycle it instead of throwing it away. You can make art, designs, jewelry, and much more by cutting the record. By heating records or using a hotknife, you...
How to
Cover Screw Holes in Wood
A poorly-placed screw can really take away from the beauty of a wooden surface. But never fear—you can easily cover up those unsightly screw holes using a couple inexpensive, readily-available solutions. For screws tha...
How to
Color Wash Furniture
Should you find yourself with a need to restore an old, lifeless piece of furniture but are bored with ordinary paints and stains, you’ll be happy to discover that there’s another option: a color wash. Color washing ...
How to
Paint Plastic Furniture
Most plastic furniture can easily and safely be painted. Outdoor furniture such as plastic lawn chairs are especially easy to prepare and paint. Plastic furniture that will be used indoors can also be painted, but will ...
How to
Make Chalk Paint
There are two types of chalk paint: the washable kind that you can use on the sidewalk and the permanent kind that you can use on furniture. To make the washable kind of paint, you will need to use chalk or cornstarch as...
How to
Paint Bed Sheets
Painting bed sheets is great for making backdrops, creating large banners, or just adding designs to make them unique. If you want to try customizing your sheets, you can easily apply textile paints to personalize them. ...
How to
Use Chalk Paint on Furniture
Chalk paint is great for painting furniture. It comes in every color, and its thickness makes it easy to apply. There’s no need for stripping or priming (which is a huge time saver). All you need is a few coats and a c...
How to
Sell Antique Furniture
You’ve finally decided to let go of some of great-great-grandmother’s furniture that’s been collecting dust in your attic for years. But where do you start? Selling antique furniture can be a little tougher than se...
How to
Paint Books
Give your old books a new look and add a new decor element to your room by painting them. Cover your hardcover book with a base coat to create a fresh canvas to work on. Design your book with a handwritten quote, a uniqu...
How to
Cover a File Cabinet with Contact Paper
If you have an old, worn-out file cabinet that you want to redecorate, then contact paper can do the trick. Decorating the cabinet with contact paper is easier and much cleaner than paint, and a lot cheaper than buying a...
