We all know plastic patio furniture is pretty low maintenance, but it is weak compared to solid wood and gets more and more brittle every year until it eventually dies a crumbly death.Quality made outdoor wood furniture can last decades if it is maintained just a little each year and ...
Proper rust removal and paint preparation is key to getting a durable, long-lasting finish. In this post, I’ll walk you through the exact steps I took to transform rusty old patio chairs that I found in my neighbor’s trash. From start to finish, you’ll learn everything you need to...
“If the house is dated, you still have to redo everything: the whole kitchen, the countertops, the cabinets, the flooring, paint the walls, remove wallpaper,” he explains. “If the house is in disrepair, you’re still going to have to do all those things.” ...
Not a dining table and umbrella or a few basic lounge chairs. Not a smattering of mismatched chairs facing in various different directions. Not an assortment of disparate planters that look like leftovers from all our past homes. I wanted a cohesive designed patio space that looked distinctly li...
This piece will be the first big color infusion. It is also the first thing you see as you enter the room and I want it to invite people into the room with a big smile. The sideboard after. It adds an entirely new energy to the room – exactly what I was trying to achieve. All...
I would like to paint photographs into my patio floor. There is only limited wall space, so we want to take all the fishing photographs and place them on the floor and clear coat over. Any suggestions? Reply Reply Reply Reply Valerie ...
People of different heights can still sit comfortably with adjustable height seating and you can change up your table without having to redo the entire room thanks to the adjustable seating. Arms or Armless: Chairs with arms add comfort, style and support while armless options can give you a ...
I am currently using Annie Sloan paint to paint some chairs. I had read to use 50% water 50% paint but after multiple coats a shade of the original fabric color is still bleeding through. Can you help? Reply Beth says: at Hi Dusty, I do add water sometimes but only after the ...
If you have to redo them, make sure the layers of adhesive are fully dry or no air is under them. Rub the side of a plastic spatula or the edge of a credit card over the surface to make sure there is no air under the vinyl. You may have to experiment a little. I hope you ...