Inside the new House & Canvas store, there is a set of stairs leading up to the restroom. The stairs and floors are that gawd-awful orange laminate fake wood, that was popular like 15 years ago and that should honestly,…
#FBF 2017 DIY Guide Roundup
Today is the last Friday before Christmas – many of you are on holiday tending to your houses – finishing last minute shopping or meal planning for the big day. The great thing about DIY projects is setting your own…
#TBT Making Your Uggs Look Like New With Chalk 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…
Chalk Painted Pedestal Table Using Fat Paint With Clear Top Coat
There is nothing better than waking up to a fabulous note from a customer: “So happy with how this turned out!! Thank you again very much!!” Painted With Fat Paint’s Navy State Of Mind This gorgeous pedestal table was…
#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…
#MondayFunday – 5 DIY Ideas
Its been a lot of fun renovating our Burlington retail location but very time consuming! Most of you are probably in the middle of shopping and planning family visits. I’ve put together 5 DIY ideas from chalk paint to gift wrap…
Last Minute Christmas Wrap Ideas
This is officially the last week leading up to Christmas. While some of us are sipping our eggnog and admiring the pile of gifts we have acquired for our friends and family – some people haven’t even started shopping –…
DIY No-Sew Unicorn Tutu
I do a lot of posts on painted furniture – but one of the most popular posts on my blog continues to be my DIY No-Sew Toddler Tutu tutorial. It’s from way back in 2012 – and I am still…
House & Canvas – Burlington Location Exterior Renovation
Half a block north from Lakeshore Rd., between Brant st. and Maple Ave. you’ll find 433 Brock Ave. in Burlington, ON – the western edge of the Greater Toronto Area! It was once an outdated ice cream shop, but will soon…
What Is Furniture Wax? Why Should I Use It? Where Can I Buy It?
When I think of wax – I think of cars, candles, bees, ears and Mr Miyagi from the Karate Kid. Cait gave me a new perspective on the stuff. Since at least 2011 she has been applying dark, white and…
