DIY: Easy Pumpkin Succulent Craft for Fall Decor (No Carving Needed!) So when my friends and I decided to go to the Elrama Tavern, a local Pittsburgh bar, for a pumpkin succulent craft, I was excited – but I pictured an in-depth, messy project involving hollowing out a pumpkin and somehow planting a plant inside. […]
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How to Paint a Picture Frame Love the picture but not the frame? My motto: paint it! I’ve painted plenty of frames around my house—because, well, I love to paint. This one’s for an office, and the owner wanted something simple and clean. Enter Iron Gate paint from Heirloom traditions. Quick guide: Click any step
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Chalk Paint Tips: How to Fix Your Mistakes So I made some mistakes…If you missed them, click to read my post, “Chalk Paint Tips: 6 DIY Mistakes to Avoid”. The beauty of paint – You can always fix it! Here’s how I fixed my chair and created something I was proud of: Supplies sandpaper sandpaper
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How to Give Your Outdoor Patio a Refresh My outdoor furniture had seen better days — It was old, dirty, the paint was chipping, the cushions were faded, and there were even some burn holes in the cushions from our fire pit. I was able to save it and you can, too! I cleaned, sanded,
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How To Prep A Room Before Painting Prepping your room before painting is the most important step—seriously, who wants to spend hours painting only to end up with dust in the finish or peeling walls down the line. No, thank you. So here it is: quick and easy prep. And the best part, it’s cheap!
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How to Refinish a Bookcase with Paint & Stain (Step-by-Step DIY Guide) These well-loved bookcases had seen better days, with years of wear, scratches, and dings. In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how to refinish a bookcase using both paint and stain to give old wood furniture a fresh new look. I chose a
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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 Cricut
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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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Chalk Paint Tips: 6 DIY Mistakes to Avoid 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
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