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How to clean and preserve that aged chipped paint on wood?
I've come across some of that really "nice" wood that has been painted and is now chipped and wonderful!! But how do you clean it without knocking off the chipping, and then preserve it? Thanks!!
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Donna M Great! Can't wait to see your lovely project when done! xo
Painting: Refinishing old doors for kitchen made of pressed wood
we live in a mobile home and have tried to paint the doors in the kitchen ..The cabinets doors and all the do is peel
DIY Projects: Threshold ideas for tile to wood floors
My husband & I are putting a tile floor down in our kitchen, but our dining room has wood flooring. We have priced wood thresholds and they are expensive and our expanse is to long to
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Thank you everyone for the ideas...the pictures were a big help.
DIY Projects: I really want an outdoor sofa, but they are sooo expensive.
I would like to build my own, any ideas on how to get started. I bought some high back chair cushions that I really like. I want it to be tall enough to lean back into. We watch tv on our deck.
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Polly, I will be sure to post some photos of mine. I bought some gorgeous cushions at Kmart ...»
Carpentry / Woodworking: How to treat logs?
Have a Canadian Log home that I'm not sure what/how to treat the logs. I am talking the exterior. Do I have them oiled? and if so what is the best product?
Outdoor Living: looking for plans to build pirate ship.
Wanting plans for wooden pirate ship for grandkids to play on. Looked before, but unable to find any.
DIY Projects: what lumber can i use
Im wanting to build a elevated strawberry bed. So I hear Cedar is the best. But can i use something cheaper than paint it with something that will make it last just as long as cedar?
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I have also used synthetic decking for raised beds. Some versions are not as stiff and will ...»
Carpentry / Woodworking: How to restore this antique washboard?
I found this washboard at an antique shop's moving sale. I bought it for $15, not knowing anything about it, or whether it could be restored to its former glory. It is in good condition
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Wish me luck! :)
Repurposing & Upcycling: Old fencing boards
we are replacing some fencing and I want to use some of the old board to make some items any suggestions I hate to give things to landfill or burn them...thank you
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well that was truly fabulous...gotta try some of these how nice of you once again thanks Maureen D