Ever since I moved, I knew we needed a new dining room table–ours was too small for the space. So I searched for months for a dining table I liked but to no avail. When I focused on building a farmhouse table, I followed theFarmhouse Table Plans at Ana-White.com.This is where I...
Refinishing: Over time, your table may need refinishing. This involves sanding down the old finish and applying a new coat of stain or sealant. It’s a great way to give your table a fresh look and extend its lifespan. By following these maintenance and care tips, you’ll ensure that ...
Refinishing a circular farmhouse table is a nice choice when it comes to designing a farmhouse kitchen or dining room. A couple of coats will have the farmhouse table looking brand new. However, if you want to lean more toward the rustic look, then you can always add some distressing to i...
This was my first attempt at refinishing something. I didn’t know about using a roller to minimize the brush strokes. I wish I would have done that. I also wish I had put on a top coat. I wonder if they would have worn better. The corners where the hardware is chipped after a ...
My friend gave me her grandmother’s lovely dining room hutch several months ago, and I was so excited to give this gem a sweet makeover. Here is the BEFORE of my DIY Dining Room Hutch Makeover: TV And I am CRAZY about the AFTER: ...
Twin Bed Refinishing in Beautiful Annie Sloan Paris Grey Chalk Paint! Perfect for a little girl’s room. 2 Comments/Home Improvements/ ByJennifer Annie Sloan Paris Grey Chalk Paint was used to refinish this beautiful twin bed. This Old Cork Board Needed a Splash of Life with Annie Sloan’s...
So that's who I am and what this blog is all about! Self reliance, do it yourself, refinishing old furniture, re-purposing old pieces or building it from scratch instead of buying new and saving money every step of the way!
Combined with a mix of neutrals, pattern and a bold splash of color, I’m pretty thrilled with the direction this room is headed in. Building an outdoor dining table May 31, 2017Categories Interiors7 Comments on Building an outdoor dining table One of the appeals when buying our house ...
Then I remembered I still had some leftover stain from what we used for our dining room table, and that ended up being the winner. I usedWeatheredWood Light Oaking Reactive stain, which gives the wood a naturally aged look, and was exactly the look I was envisioning for this piece. ...
The sprayer would be great for my dining room table top! Reply Carol says May 14, 2015 at 4:23 pm Oh the projects I could do! What a great giveaway! Reply tracey says May 14, 2015 at 4:45 pm I live this whole look but wouldn’t covering the air return cause problems? I ...