Deck Makeover, Part II – Staining Pressure-Treated Wood
Last week I showed you how I prepped the deck for staining and now…drumroll please…here’s a look at the deck with its lovely new coat of Cape Cod Grey: As…
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How to Hide Lamp Cords inside Furniture
I recently came up with a great idea for how to hide lamp cords inside furniture – you can’t do this for every piece, but it works so well with…
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Deck Makeover, Part I – Prepping a Pressure-Treated Deck for Stain
Today I’m sharing my steps for prepping a pressure-treated deck for stain. I had grand plans for the lakehouse exterior this summer: paint the exterior house doors and the garage…
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Cabinet Refinishing 101: Latex Paint vs. Stain vs. Rust-Oleum Cabinet Transformations vs. Varnish vs. Chalk Paint vs. Wood Conditioner
Cabinet refinishing means tons of choices: latex paint vs. stain vs. Rust-Oleum cabinet transformations vs. varnish vs. chalk paint vs. wood condition – what to choose?!? What’s the best way…
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Kitchen Progress: Side Shell Stools from Modernica
My turquoise DIY kitchen makeover is done, and it looks amazing. It exceeded my expectations and I’ve been spending my days staring at it wistfully. Every now and then I…
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Hallway Perch
One of the things I don’t love about our house is the compact entryway. My dream house has enough room to put a substantial console table or bench, but I’d…
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