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 for Instagram. In that post, I was excited about the number 25. 25 was the…
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 few years ago. While I generally always document where I bought something and what I…
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 true. A Paint Inlay is a product that has been around for about a year….
Looking for a list of gifts for upcyclers or gifts for the creative people in your life? This gift guide includes books, subscriptions, stocking stuffers, and unusual gifts. Note – if that upcycler is you, that’s fine too! Have a family member or friends who don’t know what to buy you? Want to narrow it…
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 it’s an update of my own dresser. Thanks to Dixie Belle for sponsoring this post….
How do you choose the best paint colours for furniture? This is a guide on what you need to think about and the tools to help you. Whether you’re painting furniture for yourself or selling it, what colour you choose is one of the biggest questions. What to think about when choosing paint for wood…
How to improve your furniture painting skills. With new painting products and techniques learned at the Painters Business Academy. Recently, I went to the second Painters Business Academy Conference in the UK. Some of the greats in the industry were there… Annie Sloan, Brushed by Brandy, Bella Renovare by Crys’Dawna, Jonathon Marc Mendes Painted Love,…
Is furniture flipping worth the effort? You can get cheap furniture that has been painted. The downside is that it will be more work for you. If you’re really lucky you can find bargains that haven’t been painted. If you’re starting from natural wood then you don’t have to undo the work of other people….
Ever struggled to fit hardware straight? Or want to fit cabinet handles straight but not sure how? Here’s a great tool that makes it easy. Found yourself sitting back, squinting at your finished piece and thinking, hmm, is that handle wonky? It has definitely happened to me before. Until recently, I added hardware to a…
Want to paint mismatched furniture to make it look like a set? Here are the key elements to create a balanced and cohesive look. Not as many people have a classic set of bedroom furniture these days. Pieces are acquired over time, bought separately or received as hand-me-downs. Which means that they don’t always look…