Project: Sand and paint the bookshelves using Heirloom Traditions All-in-One Paint. Strip old varnish with GreenEZ Stripper, stain, and polyurethane shelves. These two bookcases have been well-loved over the years, picking up a few bumps and bruises along the way. I gave them a fresh new look with a warm almond white finish, adding dark […]
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I never knew how much I needed an organized space for my family’s electronics until I actually got this! (Confession…it was my husband’s idea!) The electronics in our house were always all over the place, and no one could ever find what they needed. Cords were constantly getting moved, then missing, devices were dying; It
Project: Cut, paint, distress, and decorate an old door to create a Christmas tree decoration. There was a joint effort to create this Christmas tree decoration out of old doors! Supplies Old door Wood trim Almond – Heirloom Traditions Paint Iron Gate – Heirloom Traditions Paint Paint Brushes/Applicators Sandpaper Distressing Tools Hooks Wreath Knob Step
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Project: Clean, sand, paint, and seal a rocking chair with chalk paint and wax. If you have a worn-out rocking chair that could use a fresh look, you’re in the right place. With a little chalk paint and some easy steps, you can give your chair a beautiful, updated finish. So, grab these supplies and
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This post title quickly went from being “Calling All Back To School Teachers – Make Your Rocking Chairs Beautiful Again” to “Oh, No! What Have I Done?!”. I’ve painted on several types of surfaces and used a variety of types of paint over the years. Don’t get me wrong, I make mistakes and need to
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We decided to plant these beautiful, wispy trees in our backyard and fell in love! Best backyard decision ever! Below I will share what I’ve learned about the Dappled Willow trees and what mine look like one and two years after planting. Big changes happen quickly with these trees! When I went to my local
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I am kind of obsessed with straight edge lines when painting. Here is what I do to get those crisp lines. I like to freehand paint, but I’ll share some other edging methods and tools, too. *This goes without saying, but before you edge anything, you need to make sure the area you are painting
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Bathroom Makeover Master Bathroom Edition A few years back, I was itching to remodel our outdated bathrooms, but there were two problems: The bathrooms were clean and in good working condition. I couldn’t gut them and buy new stuff, when ours were perfectly functional. Yes, I wanted to change some of the colors and the
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I’m always looking for ways to make more space in my home. Whether it be by moving furniture around, adding storage shelves and storage cubes, reorganizing…Space is like gold around here, especially with two small kids with lots of toys. My attic spans the length of our house and would have been a wonderful storage
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Hallway Refresh: A little paint makes a big difference I’ve thought a lot about replacing our 1970’s interior doors in our home. I had no intention of tackling this project at the current time in my life. Toys, footballs, cars, you name it, are constantly hitting into our walls, trim, and doors. (I spend my
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