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Strip Paint From Wood

Stripping Paint From Wood

How to Strip Paint and Sealer off Furniture with this Easy Tip

Learn how to strip paint from wood with this easy tip. I’ve also shared my favorite paint stripping product with a desk makeover.

a bench with an umbrella on it and the words vintage milk can makeover above it

Diy Projects On A Budget

Vintage Milk Can Makeover with a Copper Finish

I did a happy dance when I found this antique milk can at the thrift store a few months ago. I don’t normally find nice vintage goodies like this. Although this might be a replica vintage milk jug, I was still thrilled to find it. Don’t hate me friends, but I decided to change the farmhouse style of it to a more modern vibe with this milk can makeover with a copper finish.

two rocking chairs sitting on top of a wooden porch next to a table and chair

Small Back Porches

Cottage Outdoor

Outdoor Makeover

Makeover Before And After

Rustic Cottage Outdoor Makeover Before and After

I love a good before and after. This post is a before and after of our backyard makeover. When we moved in three years ago, our rustic cottage had been remodeled on the inside but the outside needed lots of help. This was our first major overhaul in our home. That being said, it’s taken a good three years to finally call our backyard complete.

a porch swing with rope hanging from it and the words how to wrap a chain with sisal rope

How to Wrap a Porch Swing Chain with Sisal Rope

It all started with an old porch swing that was given to me. I knew I was going to update it with a good coat of white paint, but other than that I had no clue what to do with that ugly chain. Then I got a great idea to cover the old chain with rope! YES! I had hopes that it would give the swing a more coastal vibe. I was right! Let me show you how to wrap a chain with sisal rope.

a wooden door with the words creating a faux wood fiberglass door with gel stain

Painting Fiberglass Door To Look Like Wood

Staining A Fiberglass Front Door

How To Gel Stain Fiberglass Front Door

Faux Wood Exterior Door

Fiberglass Exterior Doors Wood Grain

Gel Stain On Fiberglass Door

Gel Stain Fiberglass Front Door

Gel Stain Front Door

Painting Fiberglass Door

Creating a Faux Wood Fiberglass Door with Gel Stain

The use of fiberglass and wood in home décor has been around for centuries. Fiberglass is often used for its durability and strength, while wood is used for its natural beauty and warmth. But what if you could combine the two materials to create something unique? Let me show you how to create a faux wood fiberglass door with gel stain!

a hand holding a paint brush with the words, the best paints for furniture without sanding

Sand Furniture

Best Paint For Furniture

Joanna Gaines Paint

Paint For Furniture

Beyond Paint

General Finishes Milk Paint

Best Paint for Furniture without Sanding

Looking for the best paint for furniture without sanding? Look no more because I’ve detailed the best furniture paints with honest reviews.

four framed pictures hanging on the wall with text overlay saying easy picture hanging tips everyone should know

Hanging 8x10 Pictures On The Wall

Hanging 4 Pictures On The Wall

How To Hang Pictures Above Bed

How To Hang A Frame

Ideas For Hanging Pictures On Wall

How To Hang Pictures

How To Hang Pictures On Wall

Hanging Multiple Pictures

Picture Hanging Tips

Two Easy Picture Hanging Tips Everyone Should know

Some of you might think this post is really silly. I almost didn’t write it because I figured most of you already knew about these picture hanging tips and tricks. Then I remembered that it wasn’t until a few months ago that I figured out this easy trick. Hanging multiple pictures straight can be daunting. For those of you that don’t know, let me show you a few tips and tricks on how to hang pictures correctly on the first try.

Painted And Stained Stairs

How To Stain Wood Stairs

How To Stain Stair Treads

Staining Stair Treads

How to Stain Wood Stairs Treads without Sanding

Learn how to stain wood stairs in just a few easy steps. Staining wood stair treads is a simple DIY project and doesn’t have to be hard work, let me show you!

a spray can with the words rust toleum on it and an image of a chair

Can You Paint Fabric

Painting Apolstry Fabrics

Rustoleum Fabric Spray Paint

Fabric Spray Paint Upholstery

Outdoor Fabric Spray Paint

Spray Paint Outdoor Cushions

Spray Painting Fabric

Spray Paint Upholstery

Outdoor Fabric Paint

Rustoleum Outdoor Fabric Paint review

I shared a quick review about Rustoleum outdoor fabric paint in a spray paint can and see how painting a small outdoor lumbar cushion turned out!

an outdoor fire pit with chairs around it and the words how to build a concrete paver fire pit

How to Build a Simple Concrete Paver Fire Pit in about One Hour

I love easy home projects especially when they don’t require spending money. This DIY fire pit was completed in about an hour and we used left over material that we had on hand. Score! Let me show you how to build your own concrete paver fire pit.

two hanging planters with flowers in them and the words diy faux stone hanging planters

Faux Stone Planter

Faux Concrete Planter

DIY Faux Stone Hanging Planters with Spackling Compound

Learn how to give a new plastic pot an aged faux concrete texture with this DIY faux stone planter hack! I’ve shared how to use spackling compound to create a faux concrete planter effect on a plastic hanging planter.

a bed with pillows on it and the words diy shiplap with no power tools

Faux Shiplap Wall

Peel And Stick Vinyl Flooring

Shiplap Wall

Diy Shiplap

Faux Shiplap

SHIPLAP with no power tools

A tutorial on how to create a faux shiplap wall or planked wall without using any power tools. This process involves using peel and stick vinyl flooring.

an easy diy ombre lampshade with instructions to make it look like they are

Rit Dye Furniture

Farmhouse Lampshade

Rit Dye

How to Dye a Lampshade with Rit Dye for an Ombre Look

Learn how to dye a lampshade with Rit Dye for a beautiful Ombre look. This simple tutorial will show you how to use Rit Dye for other projects too.

Brightening Living Room Ideas

Light Colour Room Ideas

Best Paint Colors For Craft Room

Brighten Up A Dark Room Before And After

Paint To Lighten Up A Dark Room

Best Paint Colors For Small Spaces

Paint Colors To Lighten A Dark Room

Coastal Living Room Colors

Wall Colors To Brighten A Room

Best Paint Colors for Low Light Rooms

Looking to brighten up a dark room? Check out the best paint colors for low light rooms with a few tips about color, sheen and lighting.

two mason jars sitting on top of a table with flowers in them and the words easy mason jar home decor

Painted Mason Jars

Mason Jar Crafts

Design Café

Budget Friendly Decor

Decorated Jars

Mason Jar Decorations

Modern Farmhouse Decor

Design Website

Easy Mason Jar Home Decor

Isn’t it funny that we’ve started decorating with something that used to be used to store food? Who would have thought that a simple glass storage mug could create a decorating craze! So now that I’ve caught this “decorating craze” I want to share with you a few ways I’ve created some easy mason jar decor.