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Painting over stain on cedar wood
SandyG SandyG Answered on Oct 31, 2023

I have two glider chairs that are looking weathered (not in a good way) and need to be freshened up. Also, they were stained before wood had cured and have dried sap... See more

How to stain wood cabinets?
MONA MONA Answered on Oct 31, 2023

How do I stain my wood cabinets? Do I have to remove them and put them back, or can I stain them while they are attached?

How can I repair paint bubbles on my oak cabinets?
Hanne Hanne Answered on Oct 31, 2023

We had a professional in to paint our older oak cabinets. They were sanded, primed and painted 2 coats .I have a gas stove and the cabinets to the right of it are sho... See more

Painting over chalkboard paint
Betty Betty Answered on Oct 31, 2023

We bought a house that one of the bedrooms has part of a lower wall painted with the paint that makes it a chalkboard. What do I need to do to paint over thsi

Painting a metal door with chalkboard paint
Sharonyak Sharonyak Answered on Oct 31, 2023

Can you paint a metal door with chalkboard paint?

What color should I paint headboard and walls?
Sloaner Gal Sloaner Gal Answered on Oct 31, 2023

I have painted my bedside tables with Annie Sloan Provence and covered a foot stool with a great fabric. I need advice on what colour to paint my recently acquired Ge... See more

What color paint should I use on walls for a smoking room?
Marcie Marcie Answered on Oct 31, 2023

its a small narrow room with only half walls because the room is with our attic. We have one casement window.

What color should I paint the knotty pine walls?
DonnerMaine DonnerMaine Answered on Oct 31, 2023

This is a very small bedroom and it has way too much wood. And, it's a lot more beat up and stained than it appears...

New deck and railings, should I paint, stain, or just seal? Help!
Ana illausky Ana illausky Answered on Oct 31, 2023

We just completed our new deck. Hooray! We did a little at a time. My dilemma is that I'm not sure about the finish. There are so many good looks out for this project... See more

What is the best kind of glue to use for gluing glass to glass?
Penny MacDonald Penny MacDonald Answered on Oct 31, 2023

I made little sea glass angels and I am searching for a good glue to secure the wings and halos on as they are metal. I would appreciate any suggestions - thank you!

What is the the best outdoor glue for ceramics/glass/metal?
Kelley MacKay Kelley MacKay Answered on Oct 31, 2023

I made a birdbath using a large bowl and table light brass base. It got full of water and when my mom went to empty, it popped off! I used E6000 which is supposed t... See more

Need update ideas for Bedford stone fireplace
Sue Wagner Sue Wagner Answered on Oct 30, 2023

Just bought this house. It's got great bones but needs updates everywhere. That means the budget is tight. I need ideas to update this fireplace. It is boring and... See more

How can I update my 60’s pecky cypress fireplace and beams?
Mkp28543170 Mkp28543170 Answered on Oct 30, 2023

I had started a white wash a year ago but sanded off most of it when my family hated it.

How can I update the fireplace without ripping out the existing marble
Nancy Nadin Nancy Nadin Answered on Oct 30, 2023

We are ordering new carpeting in a soft green which looks awful with this outdated marble fireplace surround. The fireplace is a gas insert, and we have an inside fan... See more

Marble fireplace mantel . . .how to repurpose?
Myrt Myrt Answered on Oct 30, 2023

We replaced our old marble mantel & now I would like to repurpose it. The piece measures 8" x 1 1/4" x 6'. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Fireplace and harp makeover - any Ideas?
Mrs29644741 Mrs29644741 Answered on Oct 30, 2023

I just want to change the color. Do something with framing around it. And the harp. Suggestions please

I need advice for updating a very large brick fireplace wall
Theresa Theresa Answered on Oct 30, 2023

Our family room has a very large brick fireplace wall. Does anyone have suggestions for updating it. I have heard white wash and stone veneer. I'm leaning more to... See more

How to remove glass bonded by E6000 glue?
Denise Denise Answered on Oct 30, 2023

A votive candle holder was glued to an old antique glass plate. Had no idea the plate (my grandmother's), was a priceless piece. I feel awful! Is there any way it can... See more

Can I wrap Christmas lights around a pool noodle wreath?
Lynn ross Lynn ross Answered on Oct 30, 2023

Will Christmas lights wrapped around they pool noodle burn?

What kind of glue do I use on candy canes?
Kletta Kletta Answered on Oct 30, 2023

I made 2 stars out of opened candy canes and peppermints using hot glue and they fell apart. I saw the picture on Pinterest and probably somewhere else too. So did it... See more

How do I build device for laundry basket to move up & down stairs?
Potatcat Potatcat Answered on Oct 30, 2023

Please, I need ideas for builds that do the carrying/pulling of a laundry bag/basket up & down stairs. A crank pulley system will not work since that still requires a... See more

What can I do with an old wedding gown?
Michele Vargo Michele Vargo Answered on Oct 30, 2023

I have my mothers old wedding gown. I can't bring myself to get rid of it because it meant a lot to her. What can I do with it? Is there someone I could take it to... See more