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a blue dresser with baskets on it and the words buffet makeover with cross hatching technique
Painting a Buffet with Faded Blues and a Cross Hatching Technique
Watch my buffet makeover with faded blue colors and a CROSS HATCHING technique. This is such an easy furniture painting technique that gives the piece a vintage or coastal vibe. See how painting a buffet with Fusion Mineral paint and a cross hatch technique can transform any piece of furniture from drab to fab.
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.
an easy diy ombre lampshade with instructions to make it look like they are
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.
a bench with an umbrella on it and the words vintage milk can makeover above it
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.
an easy diy ceiling curtain track twin bed nook
Ceiling Curtain Track DIY for a Beautiful and Cozy Twin Bed Nook
Did I ever mention that we have a small back house behind our main house? It’s a little under one thousand square feet with a full kitchen, living room and bedroom upstairs. If you’ve been following me a while you might remember a recent tile paint project where I painted the old pink tile on the first floor with a dark gray Rustoleum Home tile paint. It worked great and updated the downstairs space well.
wood stairs with text overlay that reads how to stain wood stairs without sanding
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!
an outdoor privacy screen with two chairs on it and the text overlay reads diy outdoor privacy screen
DIY Wood Outdoor Privacy Screen for Under $100!
A DIY outdoor privacy screen is a great addition to any backyard or patio. It can provide privacy from neighbors (or unsightly grinder pumps), as well as a stylish and modern look to your outdoor space. For under $100 and a just a few hours, let me show you how I built my own DIY wood outdoor privacy screen.
a patio table with chairs and an area rug that says cottage style porch makeover
Cottage Style Porch Makeover- the Reveal
It’s here, it’s here! I’ve been waiting a long time for this post (and to have a usable back porch!). Even though the rest of the backyard still isn’t complete, at least I have a pretty and roomy back porch to enjoy. Ready to see the reveal of my cottage style porch makeover?
a bedroom with white walls and wood paneling, the text reads accent wall using shiplap paneling sheets
Installing Shiplap Paneling Sheets as an Accent Wall
Check out how I installed 4′ by 8′ Shiplap paneling SHEETS in our master bedroom and I’ve discussed Shiplap PANELING SHEETS vs. Shiplap BOARDS.
an old dresser has been painted with chalk paint
Colorful Furniture Makeover with Adhesive Vinyl Chalkboard Paper
Y’all ready for a colorful dresser makeover with contact paper? You know I’m not much for bright colors, but when it comes to my kids playroom, well why not! I keep most of my kids small toys in an old dresser that I painted many years ago. The paint was in desperate need of a touch up, so I decided to give this old dresser a fun makeover with a few bright colors and some chalkboard adhesive vinyl.
an old dresser is transformed into a french farmhouse dresser makeover with image transferer
French Farmhouse Dresser Makeover with an Image Transfer
This is the story of how I gave an old boring dresser a makeover into a french farmhouse style dresser with an image transfer.
four framed pictures hanging on the wall with text overlay saying easy picture hanging tips everyone should know
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.
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.
a spray can with the words rust toleum on it and an image of a chair
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!
a hand holding a paint brush with the words, the best paints for furniture without sanding
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.