This charity shop photo frame had both shallow and deeper scratches on the wooden frame. Shallow and medium-depth scratches can often be repaired with household items or quick DIY techniques. Here I’ll show you 2 easy fixes for scratches on wood. Scratches on wooden furniture and decor can be frustrating, but the good news is…
These floating shelves are rustic, charming and add character to a plain space. I increased the usefulness of the scrap wood by combining two which allows for larger items to be stored on them. It’s an easy project to take on. Especially if you have a piece of wood that’s already the right size to…
To successfully paint wood furniture black is difficult. Top coats often turn out streaky. Fortunately, I found a way to get a great result. Black and white are some of the hardest paint colours to finish well. Many thanks to Dixie Belle for sponsoring this post. This post includes gifted products and affiliate links so…
Want to know how to paint wood to look like metal? Here’s how with a simple tool and paint with a metallic finish. This piece goes through quite the transformation. From an outdated, brown media unit to an industrial cubby. There is a whole process of changing the style of the TV unit. From structural…
Looking for inspiring furniture makeovers? Here’s a chalk paint furniture before and after. Plus how to achieve this beautiful new look. Painting furniture pieces doesn’t always go to plan. And sometimes despite my best efforts, I have to reevaluate. This is one of those DIY projects. This bookshelf makeover actually started a long time ago….
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…
Want to create some affordable home decor for the holiday season? Here are some easy Christmas painting ideas on wood for festive home decor. Handmade and homemade items are always so special. Whether you keep them for yourself or share them as gifts. So, here are a couple of simple ideas to add a festive…
Do you have old furniture in need of a makeover? Here’s how to upcycle an old wooden chest with chalk paint. This chest would have taken a lot of time to restore. So, I chose to have some fun with this makeover. Instead of using wood filler to smooth out the dents, I covered them…
If you stain imperfect wood that has cracks or oil spots, it won’t ever look good. These tips will fix the issues and help make it beautiful. Can you stain imperfect wood? Yes, you can. Sometimes wood has issues like marks or cracks on it. And the only solution is to paint it. Or far…
Old CD towers are everywhere in charity shops, often going for free or very cheap. Instead of letting them gather dust, why not upcycle them into beautiful storage boxes? With a little cutting, staining, and adding a few simple details, you can upcycle a CD tower into stylish storage for your home. This easy DIY…