It’s no secret that I love changing the hardware on my pieces to give them that extra “umph”. New drawer knobs can completely transform a piece. Getting rid of dated brass pulls for new knobs can totally update a piece.…
How To Paint Upholstery In Five Easy Steps
Did you know that you can actually paint upholstery?? It’s super easy, extremely durable, and looks amazing!! Once your piece is complete, it will have a cushy, faux leather finish that won’t crack over time, it wears amazingly. Go ahead…
How To Buy And Sell Furniture Like A Pro
I have made a living from flipping furniture for over 10 years. I did it part-time while my kiddos were little and at home. But as they have gotten older, I have been able to spend more and more time…
DIY Super Easy Chalkboard Drawing and Letters!
I recently made this awesome huge DIY chalkboard with my Dad for the back of the shop. I can paint furniture no problem, but I’m a horrible drawer!!! This is my no-fail, super easy way to get pro drawings and…
How To Paint An Old Upright Piano
I recently had the opportunity to do something I have always wanted to do… paint a piano. My husband has a fancy piano in his music room that I have always wanted to get my hands on, but he would…
How To Paint An Old Oak Hutch!
These old, dated oak hutches are on buy and sell sites non stop… you can easily score one for under $100 bucks. I bought one off Kijiji for around $50 bucks. I love them because the hutch comes off which…
How To Pick The Right Color For Your Mood
Last year my little guy asked me to paint his room orange, and I was like “no way”. I think orange is such an obnoxious main color, but I don’t mind it as an accent color. So, I went ahead…
Shelf Painted With “Rich Navy” Chalk Finish Paint
I recently had the pleasure of meeting a neighbor that was moving into a condo with her new beau, and she asked me to refinish this super cool shelf for her home office. I recommended that we paint her piece…
Paint Your Uggs With Chalk Finish Paint
A few years ago Cait made a post about how she painted her Uggs with chalk paint. The post got little attention at the time – but over the years people have commented on this post and asked her if…
#TipTuesday – Sand Before Or After Waxing?
A few weeks ago Cait was working on a few oak pieces with some Annie Sloan Graphite Chalk Paint. I stuck my head over her shoulder and asked her whether she sands to distress before or after waxing. Most people…