Like the rustic look of wood crates as a bookshelf? Here are two ways to make an easy DIY wood crate bookshelf. Crate shelves are a great option for a rustic look. In this first makeover, I added a floral…
Have an old bookcase in need of a makeover? Here’s how to give it a new life in a nature-inspired transformation. Plain solid wood bookshelves can be beautiful when the condition is perfect. But once there’s wear and tear, a…
Like to give your furniture a clean, fresh look? Here’s how with pastel colours and a floral transfer in this Spring furniture painting makeover. Just in time for spring, it’s no surprise that florals and pretty colours are right up…
How to paint wooden chairs with a blended finish? Clay paint gives you the flexibility to get creative when painting furniture, with stunning results. Clay paint is similar to chalk paint because it’s great for blending. So you can make…
If you saw my ‘2021 in numbers’ post. You’ll know that starting a YouTube channel wasn’t really in my plan for the year. I decided to start one because it was a natural step from making before and after videos…
From makeovers to great tools and repurposing ideas. Here are the top 10, most-read posts on the blog in 2022. 2022 has been an exciting year for this blog. I’ve done collaborations with brilliant DIYers. Had guest posts from extraordinary…
Have a plain desk in need of a DIY desk makeover? Here’s how to take it from boring to beautiful in a few easy steps. This DIY desk makeover is part of a YouTube Ugly Duckling Challenge, created by Cory…
Have painted furniture you want to restore to natural wood? Here’s how I found the best paint remover for wood furniture. See how it turned out! Best Paint Remover for Wood Furniture Restoration Project I got this grey cabinet a…
What’s the artisanal answer to a furniture transfer? A Paint Inlay! See how to use a paint inlay in action on this beautiful furniture flip. The words game changer are often overused. But in this case, it might actually be…
Have laminate furniture or chest of drawers in need of a makeover? Here’s how to paint IKEA dresser so that it lasts. Normally when I start a makeover of an upcycled piece of furniture. It’s someone else’s. But this time…