This post describes how to use gel stain over a previously stained and finished wood dresser. You don’t need to strip or sand away the old finish, as gel stain goes right over the top of the previous finish. It changes the color and keeps the wood grain visible. I’ve had a hard time finishing up projects lately, but this…
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I stumble across chairs with broken seats, particularly broken caning, all the time. Often, they are in great shape except for the seat, which makes them an inexpensive option to refinish. I’ll show you one method on how to fix chairs with broken seats and make them like new again! I started with a pair of these cane seat…
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Kitchen remodels are expensive, especially if you choose to gut and replace the cabinets. To save a lot of money, you can simply replace your cabinet doors with solid wood doors and completely upgrade the entire look of your kitchen. This tutorial describes how to reface (replace the cabinet doors) and paint your kitchen cabinets for a modern new look….
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It’s easy to make wall mounted desks for kids and adults alike by cutting the ends off on an old table and attaching it to the wall. The desks take up only a little space along the wall and are the perfect size for kids. This might be one of my favorite projects I’ve completed for our home. Of course,…
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Follow this easy tutorial to make your own raised garden beds using cedar wood. Once the raised beds are made, fill them with this easy DIY soil mixture to allow for proper drainage for your vegetable garden. How to make a raised garden bed Supplies Needed: 1″ x 6″ x 8″ cedar boards 4″ x 4″ cedar posts (2″ x…
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