This old doll rocking chair needed a few simple repairs and some overall TLC. After the repairs were made it was given a fresh coat of paint. Tips on painting, glazing and distressing to get the perfect aged look of this old rocking chair.
This project has been years in the making, and sadly it is still not finished. I have to add one more door to the radio record cabinet. However, I’m off with an injury, so the cabinet will have to wait a few more weeks for it’s debut! But meanwhile, you can see the thought process of what it’s been through over the last 5+ years.
Yes, I painted it. Free furniture is anything goes around here. Only family heirlooms get restored. This easy chest of drawers makeover may have you looking at your thrift store items differently. What have you painted lately?
I have an easy craft project to share with you! How to decoupage a watering can using pretty floral napkins. This easy craft can be done in just a couple of hours. Do more than one to make a set. Great for displaying cut flowers indoors.
I have the easiest antique chest of drawers paint makeover ever! Seriously, this was so easy. I did have to make a few repairs, but this gal was in sad shape. But when it’s free, I don’t say no. I hope you love her great neutral color. I think she’s going to find a home really quickly. I’d love to keep her, but no room, and no need for her.
Are you looking for the perfect gift for teachers and/or neighbors? I have an easy project, mason jar tissue holders! I have all the details. I worked out all the kinks just for you. I hope you love these as much as I do.
I’m joining some blogger friends with a monthly challenge. All the projects contain wood and some other medium. Mine is metal. I repurposed an antique sewing machine by dismantling it and turning it into a t.v. table. Be sure to check out all the other great projects!
I have a great simple sofa table makeover to share with you today. This roadside find still has a lot of years left to give. All it takes is a little paint, stain and TLC. I’ll show you the easiest way to get a perfect fresh look.
Sometimes ya just gotta redo a redo, know what I mean? I first refinished this vintage mirror TEN years ago, and it never found a new home. It was time to change things up a bit. Who knows, if it doesn’t sell, maybe it needs to be a cute chalkboard?
How to update a thrift store pedestal bowl using paint, glaze and a stipple effect. The stipple effect is done with a chip brush and helps to hide the brush strokes of paint and glaze.
It’s the second Wednesday, so that means it’s time for the Thrift Store Decor Team projects. I love joining in with my friends each month to share great thrift store projects. This month won’t disappoint. Awesome projects for you to work on someday soon.
I have a fun Spring project to share with you today. I made this to share for the Power Tool Challenge group–the theme was Spring. I used reclaimed stair stringers to make a 3 tiered plant stand. I purposely made it to look old. It’s actually made of mostly new lumber.
Today’s project is from my new friend Randi who blogs at A Fresh Squeezed Life. You may have seen Randi featured at our Talk of the Town link party. She’s very creative, and I think she has a great message about when projects try our patience. Please give her a warm welcome.
I’m so excited to show you this amazing waterfall dresser makeover! I showed you the ugly waterfall piece in my recent finds post yesterday. It was a free find, right here in my own neighborhood. This project was one of the quickest turnarounds I’ve done in a long, long, time–only FOUR days! PIN IT!…
This sweet little repurposed cabinet door table is the product of me having so many doors in my stash. I’ve made a small table out of a cabinet door way back in the day, but it’s much easier and prettier when you have the right tools. Items to make a cabinet door table…
Hey y’all! You get to hear my Kentucky accent in a short video I’m sharing today. I’m going to show you how easy it is to assemble a Homeright Spray Paint Shelter. If you follow my directions, you will be able to quickly assemble your own spray paint shelter in no time.
Today I’m telling you about the fabulous Homeright Spray Painting Shelter . I’m so excited about this new and unique product! *this post contains affiliate links, read more here* Many of us struggle with places to do our painting. I was doing my spraying in a carport, but it’s so dark in there, that I find I…
I love using my HomeRight Finish Max fine finish sprayer. What does that mean exactly? Well, for me it means that I get a great paint job easily in any color I want. But the nice folks at HomeRight.com can explain it a lot better.
I have a super roundup for you today. Many of the projects were compiled by Kim Six Fix, and I want to thank her for allowing me to share the projects that I thought you would LOVE to see. If you would like to see more projects, be sure to check out her post 100…
THIS giveaway has ended How do you go about painting upholstered furniture? Today I’m going to show you how to paint upholstery on a wing back chair with a Finish Max Paint Sprayer. When I got home from Haven, this cane wing back chair was at a yard sale across the street for $5. I…
This giveaway has ended. This is a sponsored post, see full disclaimer below. I love all of the Finish Max products, but for big projects, the Homeright Finish Max Pro is the best option. It’s more lightweight because the motor is separate of the spray gun. My niece Leann and I made a deal. I…
THIS giveaway has ended, please see the widget below for the winner’s information I think most of you know how much I love my Homeright Finish Max HVLP Paint Sprayer. In this post, I’m going to give you my best tips for Do’s & Don’ts while using a Finish Max. You can learn from…
The nice folks at Homeright sent me a new toy, the Finish Max Pro. I seriously didn’t think I could love anything more than I do my regular Finish Max, but I was wrong! In honor of my new toy, I hung some new plastic in my DIY Paint Booth and rolled this…
About a year ago, during my Spring Fling 2013 I spied this table at a local thrift store. It was cheap at only $8. I loved the legs, and the drawers. As soon as I unloaded it from the truck, I got busy painting it. You can read all about how DIY Chalk paint makes…
THIS GIVEAWAY has ENDED. Please see the Rafflecopter widget below for the winner’s name. I have been using HomeRight Paint Sprayers for almost 2 1/2 years now! I can’t believe how long it’s been, and how much time it has saved me with my projects. If you’re not familiar with the HomeRight FinishMax—you’re missing…
A couple of weeks ago I hosted a giveaway for a HomeRight FinishMax and I asked for painting tips. the response was overwhelming to say the least. I spent a great deal of time collecting them all for this paint tips blog post. Some are repetitive, but I think they are worth repeating…not to mention,…
I wanted the kitchen cabinets updated, he didn’t. Do you have a family member who is stuck in the past, maybe a parent or a grandparent who just doesn’t want to do an update to their kitchen? I do—and it took some talking to get Jamie’s dad to let me give his kitchen cabinets a…
It seems like it’s been forever since I cleaned out the garage and tidied up my lumber storage. I had many of these 2×4’s left after making my lumber storage benches, so I decided to make some easy 2×4 benches. I made some years ago that were a little different from Jamie’s old deck…
This post is chock full of tips using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint (ASCP) and a HomeRight Finish Max Fine Finish Sprayer. I have to admit, I was a little nervous to put ASCP in my Finish Max. I didn’t want to clog up my beloved sprayer. *This post may contain affiliate links which won’t…
Chippy Lead Paint suspected on garage door. Here’s the subject, one very old, very chippy garage door. My garage has two overhead doors. Years ago it was a “drive-through” garage. This door gets opened every time I work in the garage to allow a breeze and additional light. The ONLY time I ever…
If you’re serious about furniture flipping and want to have a quicker turnaround, I highly recommend making your own chalk paint primer! DIY Chalk Paint Primer for Furniture Projects I showed you this sofa table makeover last week that I used my homemade primer underneath a latex paint topcoat. I’m not a huge fan of…
How to deal with rusted paint cans Have you ever opened a paint can only to find the top had become rusty? You have a few choices on how to deal with it. you can use the paint from the can and take a chance of the rustiness getting on your brush. you can pour…
I showed you last week that I used my Command Max paint sprayer to paint this blue wall, but I didn’t give any details. Today, you get details—after I bring you up to date. I originally painted my vinyl floor two years ago, you can see one last blue square to the right of the…
Did you know I painted my vinyl floor in the fall of 2011 2010? Oh my gosh, it’s been over TWO years? Where does the time go? You can see the before pictures in the original post How I Painted My Vinyl Floor. The picture to the left shows how it has looked since…
Hi everyone! I’m Katie from Sew Woodsy. My husband Jon (dubbed Mr. Woodsy on our blog) and I document our journey of homeownership one tutorial at a time. Sew Woodsy is a place where we share our love for renovating and decorating on a budget. Thank you Gail, for inviting us to guest post for…
I get a lot of questions about how I paint, and which sprayer I use and how much I thin my paint. I have three sprayers, but the one I go to for all my projects is the Home Right Command Max HVLP Sprayer. I grabbed it so that I could paint Mammaw’s chair. I…
I’ve been busy trying to get the guest room ready. It’s not going to be anything fabulous because it’s not in the budget. And seriously . . . the only guests I ever have are Jamie and Andy! Do you remember the triplets? Did you see how I transformed three sewing cabinets? The one on…
Yesterday I showed you Bubba and Anna’s hutch. I removed all the hardware . . . . . . sprayed on some primer. I then started spraying it black. (with my paint sprayer) I sprayed several light coats. This is after the first coat. I lightly sand and wipe down between coats. (220 grit sandpaper)…
It’s my birthday! While I was visiting Jamie last week she surprised me with this painting for my birthday! She actually painted it in late 2010 but decided to save it and give it to me for my birthday! I LOVE it! I think she did a great job. I picked up this tray last…
Because my kitchen makeover was so drawn out, I am writing a new post with my tips and tidbits for painting kitchen cabinets and cupboards. This is the before picture of my kitchen. *this post contains affiliate links* Step by step how to prep and paint oak cabinets: wash down all doors, drawers and facings…
