"TUTORIAL" Post Archive
How to Build a Barn Door
In our last house we had a barn door (you can see it here). It was a door I built as much for decoration as for use, but I loved it. In fact after we sold our house, I saw that barn door sitting out on the porch, and no joke I considered dumpster... Read More
Color Washing Technique for Painted Furniture
When I bought this buffet, I knew it had some great bones, but it really needed some refreshing. I mean it’s kind of dull and boring as it is. It sat for a while because I just couldn’t decide what to do with it. Then it came to me – color washing! Color washing is […] Read More
Faux Finishing a Garage Door to Look Like Wood
The weather has warmed up here in Western PA, and we are moving on with the house projects but this time we are taking it outside!
The exterior of our house is a yellowish color, with gold trim. It was one of the first things I said, "if we buy this house we have to paint... Read More
How to Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets White
Phew, I did it again. And much sooner than I was hoping to. I painted another kitchen. I get asked all the time if I paint kitchens for people, and the answer is NO, I find it to be quite a chore to be honest. But it makes a HUGE difference, and that makes it worth it!! In fact, I'd say... Read MoreThe Best Way to Make a Sign with Vinyl Stencils
Hi there! I've had some fun with sign making lately, and I thought I'd write a post showing you how to do it. (There's a full video on it below also!) A friend of mine salvaged this console table - it's wood planks with a metal edge. I just couldn't figure out how to make it into a table again, so... Read MoreFinally! Get those projects finished, learn how…
