Painting

Painting Slate Floors: Tips, Mistakes to Avoid, and What I Learned I’ve painted the walls in my house multiple times. I’ve painted furniture, doors, trim, picture frames, cabinets, vanities, cement block, the outside of my house, and I’m sure there are other things I’m forgetting about. When I heard my friend talking about how she […]

How to Prep Real Wood Furniture for Painting: A Quick and Easy Guide This is a simple and straightforward step-by-step guide on how to prep the surface of real wood furniture before painting. I know painting real wood furniture can be a hot topic, but sometimes it is a good option—especially when a lot of

How to Clean Paint Brushes the Right Way (and Make Them Last Longer) Before we get into how to clean paint brushes, let’s talk about why it actually matters. If you’re going to paint anything — furniture, walls, trim, or cabinets — it’s worth investing in good paint brushes. I personally use Purdy brushes, and

How to Prep a Ceiling with Nicotine, Grime, and Smoke Residue Before Painting I was asked to help fix a ceiling imperfection after a worker accidentally put a foot through the ceiling during a roof repair. I did attempt the repair first (attempt being the key word here…bit of a disaster that I’ll share in

How to Refinish Outdoor Benches: Easy DIY Furniture Project for a Patio Makeover This outdoor table and bench set gave us many wonderful years of family time, but after being exposed to the elements for so long, it had finally reached its breaking point. The Ikea table was too damaged to save, but the benches

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

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

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,

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!

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