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    Home » DIY » Best Bloggers DIY Tips and Tricks

    Best Bloggers DIY Tips and Tricks

    Published by Gail | Published January 16, 2015 | Updated April 9, 2019
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    You’re never too old to learn a new trick, right? When it comes to DIY, even the smallest DIY tips can save lots of headaches, time, and money! When I put the word out on Facebook,  some of the best DIY bloggers in the biz gave me their favorite tip to help you out!

     

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    Painting, sanding,  distressing etc

     

    how-to-clean-oil-paint-from-paint-brushesFrom The Space Between Blog—how to clean oil paint out of paintbrushes.

     

    Secrets-to-cutting-in-free-handHome Made by Carmona gives you the secrets to cutting in without using painter’s tape.

     

    color-washing-painted-woodRemodelaholic will show you how to get a great washed paint look with this color washing paint technique.

     

    spray-paint-mdfPneumatic Addict will show you how to spray paint MDF and get great coverage instead of blotchiness.

     

    smooth-table-top-follow-directionsHow do you get a really smooth paint job on a table top? Reinvented knows the simple secret—follow directions.

     

    Rust-oleum-painted-door-knobsPaint, update your brass doorknobs. Today’s Creative Blog has figured out the best way to change up your door knobs with spray paint.

     

     

    Use an emery board to sand small places.

     

    how-to-distressHow To distress paint comparison using 3 different techniques from Refresh Living.

     

    how-to-spray-paintHow to spray paint by Dogs Don’t Eat Pizza

     

    how-to-add-gold-details-dresserEasily add gold details to a dresser from Dahl House Interiors.

     

    repair-damaged-veneerHow to repair bad veneer before painting by A to Z Custom Creations.

     

    how-to-wet-sand-for-smooth-surfaceWet sanding for an extra smooth surface on furniture projects is the only way to go says Cher from Studio C.

     

     

    Quick Fixes

    solar-light-quick-fixIf you’re solar lights aren’t working, Kathe with an E has some suggestions.

     

     

    switch-knob-handleHomeroad will show you her tip for changing out a drawer knob to a handle.

     

    selecting-replacement-furniture-hardwareHow to select and replace hardware on your furniture project, Petticoat Junktion fills you in on all the little details.

     

     

    picture-hanging-tipEasiest way ever to hang a picture from The Scrap Shoppe—you’ll want to remember  this one.

     

    how-to-hang-silver-platters11 Magnolia Lane will show you how to hang Silver Platters.

     

     

     

    Upholstery Tips

    slipcovering-shortcutsSlipcover shortcuts from Brooklyn Berry Designs.

     

     

     

    Special Techniques

     

    Aging-Galvanized-MetalWhen aging a galvanized metal piece – don’t overdo your layers say Snazzy Little Things.

     

    aged-bucketsMore aging and antiquing of metal buckets, Homeroad tested several options.

     

    hemp-oil-old-woodHemp oil easily revives old wood by Frenchie.

    furniture-refinishing-tools-tipsTen Furniture Refinishing Essentials from Prodigal Pieces.

     

     

    Hardware Ideas

    Missing-Hardware-make-your-ownMissing a handle? Make your own replacement hardware. Artsy Chicks Rule will show you how.

     

    replace-lost-trim-make-your-ownHere’s another way to replace lost trim on furniture pieces by making your own with a mold from Midwest Cottage and Finds

     

    How to add castors to furniture1Design Dreams by Anne  knows that adding casters to furniture gives a vintage look.

     

    How to RemovePaint Vintage Registers Hardware No Chemicals Baking Soda 2How to remove years of paint from old hardware including vintage register covers via Serendipity Refined.

     

     

    install-knobs-cabinetsWhite Lace Cottage—how to install knobs, and bonus tip on how to keep your door (wood) from splintering when you drill.

     

     

    how-to-install-coat-hooksMy Love 2 Create has this great tip: To make things easier when attaching coat hooks I use a longer bit, this eliminates the problem of my drill bumping the hook while I try to screw it in.

    Woodworking Tips

     

    how-to-remove-baseboardsHow to remove baseboards from Sew Woodsy—tips and tidbits to help you with this diy project.

     

    Tip from MRL: Do not tap your nails out of the baseboard, pull your nails through the back of your baseboard. Doing this will many times eliminate those tiny holes—no need for patching.

     

     

    From My Repurposed Life—if you’re using really long screws, adding soap will allow easier drilling.

     

    I sure hope you learned something from this post. I have some very smart DIY friends! If you have a tip to add, I’d be happy to edit this post-there’s lots of room for growth. Email me your tip and the link to your blog post, and I’ll take care of the rest.

     

    gail

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    1. Holly

      January 29, 2015 at 5:44 pm

      Great tips!

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    2. Stephanie@cre8tive

      January 21, 2015 at 10:53 am

      Geez Louise, these are SUCH great tips. I pinned it for later and looked at some of them individually, and wow those tips are awesome. Thanks for sharing this Gail.

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    3. Kimm at Reinvented

      January 20, 2015 at 5:00 pm

      This is such a FANTASTIC post, Gail! Thanks for including me. I'm pinning and posting so that I can refer back to all of this awesome information!

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    4. katie

      January 20, 2015 at 9:19 am

      Love all of these tips! Thanks for including our base boards in the round-up!

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    5. Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces

      January 17, 2015 at 5:49 am

      What a fantastic collection of information! Thank you for putting it all together, Gail, and including my 10 Furniture Refinishing Essentials. :o)

      Reply
    6. Michele @ The Scrap Shoppe

      January 16, 2015 at 10:32 pm

      These are awesome!! Definitely pinning as I'm sure I will need many of these in the future. 🙂

      Reply
    7. Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule

      January 16, 2015 at 12:23 pm

      What a fabulous round up!!! So many valuable tips! Thanks so much for including mine Gail! 🙂

      Nancy

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    8. Chris from Midwest Cottage and Finds

      January 16, 2015 at 12:07 pm

      Thank you Gail for including me on this post....I'm honored to be in such great company!!

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    9. Mindi

      January 16, 2015 at 11:07 am

      So so awesome, of course pinned! Thanks for including my tip Gail!

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    10. Kathy@ Petticoat Junktion

      January 16, 2015 at 10:17 am

      Hey Gail, thanks for the feature! You have a great round-up here. I've already checked several of the links. Pinning and bookmarking so I can read more later. Thanks again!

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    11. Laurel Stephens

      January 16, 2015 at 9:38 am

      This is a GOLD MINE of information!

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    12. Bliss

      January 16, 2015 at 9:05 am

      Pinning to reference the ones I will forget, but the emery board one is now in my brain for the future.

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    13. Cher @ Designs by Studio C

      January 16, 2015 at 8:28 am

      Thank you, Gail, for adding my wet sanding tip to such a great list! I really appreciate it!

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