I am SO excited to be a part of this year’s Upcycle Challenge at the Toronto Fall Home Show presented by Habitat for Humanity. Each year, the Toronto Home Show invites decor and DIY experts to participate in the challenge…
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…
Why People Don’t Paint Their Furniture
I’ve been refinishing furniture for over 11 years now, and I have heard every excuse in the book of why not to paint furniture. I’ve compiled a list of the most common hesitations people have regarding painting their furniture, 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…
Painting A Dresser – Third Times A Charm
I had this poor dresser laying around in my workshop and it was in need of some major TLC. The drawers were in rough shape, the veneer was chipping off and it was pretty scratched up. If you have a…
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…
Scandinavian Bohemian Inspired Dining Room Makeover
So now that my living room is complete and has some awesome personality, I’ve moved onto the dining room. Right now, the dining room is pretty boring. It’s light grey, with white window panels, and a black table. I have…
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…