"diy" Post Archive

The Best Paint Stripper I’ve Ever Used

The Best Paint Stripper I’ve Ever Used

I hate stripping furniture.  It's messy, it's time consuming, and I'd rather take power tools to the job and get it done.  But sometimes a piece has to be stripped, and so it's good to know the best paint (and stain) stripper out there and how to use it.  I actually don't think this was a topic I ever... Read More
Finding the Best Furniture Paint

Finding the Best Furniture Paint

When it comes to picking the best furniture paint for your project, it can be a little overwhelming. There are so many brands and types of paint out there boasting they are the best paint for the job, but how do you really know what will work for you? Let’s take a minute and look at... Read More
The Best Way to Clean Paint Brushes

The Best Way to Clean Paint Brushes

A question I get asked quite often is "how do you clean your paint brushes"? I found a way that's simple and effective and I'm going to show you how to do it! This post contains affiliate links which helps you find the products I use and love. Purchasing through any of these links pays me a small commission. To... Read More
How to Paint Laminate Furniture

How to Paint Laminate Furniture

So you have a piece of laminate furniture.  Maybe it's from IKEA, maybe it's from college, maybe it's one of those French Provencal bedroom sets from the 90's that has a laminate top (I had that entire set as a kid).  No matter what piece you have, it may be time for a new look.  This post is all... Read More