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Get an Industrial Look in 2 Easy Steps
I took a large and inexpensive butcher block cutting board from Ikea plus a metal table base that I picked up for a song, glued them together and shined them up to get an industrial look
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10 Minutes 30 Easy
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Love it! I love these type bases and adore anything with butcher block. Thanks for the tip!
Painting: Vintage Chaise What Color to Paint
Should I paint this it's original white? I also have a glass top table to match. In great shape and the chaise has good wheels. Would it be best in a nice white enamel or a color? The ironwork on the arms and foot of the chaise are great.
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What a find! You might want to pick out your cushions first because you will find there is a ...»
How to Paint Vintage Metal Chairs
I have had these chairs for years. They were old when I got them! I have painted them several times, but the paint just chips right off. This time, I took all of the right steps to make that paint hold on tight!
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lovely...not sure we've got those products here in the uk....could you please list their ...»
Recycled Vegetable Can/ice Tea Canister Into Desk Organizers
I needed some desk organizers for my pens, pencils, scissors etc. so I made some out of a recycled vegetable can and ice tea canister using burlap, painters cloth fabric, gimp, mod podge,
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You have given me some good ideas for the Cans that I have adapted as holders in my Rabbit ...»
Refurbish old wicker chairs and tables
Does anyone have an easy way to refurbish older wicker furniture? The legs of our wicker chairs, love seat and table are unraveling as well as they need painting. (will spray painting
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I spray down my wicker every year with the hose. Let it dry a couple of days slowly. Spray ...»
How To: Paint A Dining Table With Oil Based Paint
Hi Everyone! I shared my step by step on how I stripped, primed, and painted my dining room table today. Check out all the details on the blog.
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Wonderful tutorial, Shavonda! You really made it easy for anyone considering a similar project.
Gonzales Rustic Furniture Find...but I Want It to Look Antique - Help!
I was lucky enough to find a set of 3 Gonzalez Rustic furniture pieces at auction for only $125! The coffee table alone sells for over $500 online. However, I don't like the natural pine
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You may want to try a warm colored dye, instead of a stain. Since stain has a tendency to get ...»
Shabby White Writing Desk & Vintage Crystal Cherub Lamp
Vintage writing desk gets a much needed makeover with a combination of paint and stain. Plus...a great vintage find; Crystal Cherub Lamp!
4 Hours 40 Easy
How to Make an Old Couch New Again for $10
I may have mentioned a few - or a million - times how much I love my living room couch. Well, after two years of lovin', my beloved couch was starting to show some wear. The notorious
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Nice Job! I have to do this for the back cushion...do you have any suggestions on how to make ...»
Beverages ~~Coverup !
A nice size wicker pic~ nic basket/trunk, with 2 regular sized styrofoam beverage coolers, placed inside the wicker basket, filled with lots of ice and beverages. Helps keep the beverages colder while looking very decorative and stylish!