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How to Refinish a Coffee Table.

Gail Wilson — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:45:29 +0000

If you found a thrifted coffee table with good bones but a tired look, you can make it look amazing again. This project isn’t hard, but a few smart steps make the difference between a so-so finish and a lasting one. I’ll walk you through what I actually do, what I learned from past mistakes,...

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MCM Step End Table Makeover

Gail Wilson — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

How to refresh a MCM step end table set with gel stain. Tips for sanding and cleaning. What is the best polyurethane?

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Octagon Dining Table Makeover

Gail Wilson — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 01:00:14 +0000

What happens when a family tries to protect a family heirloom, and finally removes the tablecloth or table pad? Lots of green fuzz!!! How in the world will I remove it? After trying so many products, I'll share what worked best!

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Shabby Side Table

Gail Wilson — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Do you remember my friend Jan? I made a shutter cupboard, shutter shelf, repurposed door shelf, and a headboard bench for her. I also recovered a rocking chair and made a couple of teacup lamps for Jan. She curb shops quite a bit, and is always finding really good stuff. Jan curbed this table, and...

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Mammaw’s Dresser Makeover

Gail Wilson — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:00:00 +0000

In the Spring of 2010 my cousin’s wife Marybeth visited me from Michigan. We worked for a couple of days making a headboard bench for her. Marybeth hand delivered this dresser to me that had belonged to my mom. I didn’t know what I was going to do with it, but I figured it should...

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Tickled Pink Kitchen Table Makeover

Gail Wilson — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:00:00 +0000

I love a great kitchen table makeover!I bought this table recently at Tickled Pink, my newest thrift store. I did go over my normal $5.00 limit on this piece. If you read my blog often, you know I rarely spend over $5.00. That rule is for items that I repurpose or redo for resale. If...

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how to repair broken furniture

Gail Wilson — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:00:00 +0000

My regular readers know about my friend Jan. Some of you who are new around here may not know the backstory. Jan has been reading my blog for awhile now. She’s a local lady, actually living just a few miles from me. Jan is a collector of junk stuff. She collects some really good stuff!...

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dining table into console table

Gail Wilson — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:00:00 +0000

I got this table about a year ago. It needed a lot of work. After sitting in my garage for a year, it needed even MORE work. You can’t really see the table, but it’s front and center, wearing a sheet for protection (hahah) and holding the chair and random spray paint. Look at those...

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