Furniture Sanding 101: How to Sand Wood Furniture

The best sanding tips and common mistakes to avoid when sanding and refinishing wood furniture!   Lately, my days have been spent painting and sanding as I prepare for a huge vintage market. Showers have become overrated and being covered in paint and sawdust has become my new normal.  It's a busy time, but I wouldn't have it any other way.  I LOVE transforming and staging furniture and sharing my favorite furniture makeover tips . In the past, I shared how to achieve the perfect raw wood look , but I still get questions from readers asking how to sand wood furniture. Today, I want to answer all your wood furniture sanding questions and inspire and encourage you to transform your own wood furniture and DIY projects....

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How to Repair and Replace Old Hardware Holes

Learn the easiest way to repair and replace old hardware holes to completely update an old and dated piece of furniture.  A few weeks ago, I stopped in Goodwill on my way home from an auction and stumbled upon the perfect mid-century modern Bassett dresser.  Okay, so maybe it wasn't perfect, but it was a Bassett dresser and the price was right, so I couldn't pass it up.  Unfortunately for me,  it was raining and I was driving the truck, but I'm never one to pass up a good deal.  I loaded it in the bed of the truck, wrapped it up, tied it down and hauled it home safely.    The dresser definitely needed some work, but I knew it could be transformed with little effort and by repairing and replacing the old hardware. ...

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How to Achieve an Aged Look With Paint

  An easy way to achieve an authentic aged look with paint!  A couple weeks ago, I picked up eighteen metal industrial file drawers from an online auction.  They were a great price and I loved that they were full of rusty patina and character.   I wasn't planning on restoring or updating them, but after being inspired by green file drawers I knew I had to paint a few green.  I didn't want just any green though, I wanted a green that had depth, looked aged and fit the industrial style of the drawers.  Lucky for me, it's super easy to get an aged look with paint and antique wax.  I did love the original rusty character of the industrial drawers, but the idea of cleaning them up and adding a pop of color had me too excited to leave well enough alone.   ...

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The Best Way to Paint Over Dark Stained Furniture

Learn how to paint over dark stained wood furniture to avoid tannin stains and blotchy bleed through.   It's been a while since I've shared a DIY project, so how about a pretty furniture makeover?   Have you ever painted dark stained furniture and had splotchy stains appear through the paint?  There's nothing more frustrating than going through the hard work of sanding, cleaning and painting a piece of furniture only to have tannins bleed through the paint. The good news is, you can avoid bleed through and correct a splotchy paint job with a few simple steps.   ...

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A Beginner's Guide to Painting Furniture

 How to paint furniture.   Everything you need to know to repair, prep, and paint furniture like a pro!  I've sanded, prepped, and painted furniture more times than I can count, so it's about time I share my favorite tips and tricks for painting wood furniture like a pro.   From the best wood filler for repairing old hardware holes to how to paint laminate furniture.  I hope to answer all your basic furniture painting questions in this beginner's guide to painting furniture.   Some of you may be new to painting furniture, and others may be furniture painting pros.  This furniture painting guide is for beginners, as I plan to cover just the basics of how to paint wood furniture.   SUPPLIES NEEDED TO PREP, REPAIR AND PAINT FURNITURE  Affiliate links have been used NOTE: Your project may not require all supplies listed below. The type of paint you use and the surface you are painting ......

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How to Pick the Right Paint Colors For Your Home

Do you struggle with picking the right paint colors?  Are you tired of wasting money on painting mistakes?  These 5 tips will help you confidently pick the perfect paint colors for the interior of your home.    We've lived in our home for over 12 years and during that time I've painted my fair share of rooms.  I've made a few paint color mistakes (flat paint down the staircase),  picked a few bad paint colors (aqua walls anyone?) and painted and repainted every room in our house at least two to three times.  The good news is that through all these painting mistakes and bad paint color decisions I've learned a few tips for picking paint and getting it right the first time.    RELATED: High Contrast Paint Colors of Our Home ...

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Furniture Makeover: How to Repair Broken Corners on Furniture

Don't let a little damage deter you from buying a piece of furniture.  With the right product, you can easily repair chipped and broken corners, edges and gashes to make them look like new again! (I'm interrupting this months Dollar Store DIY series to share another furniture makeover.  I'll resume the regularly scheduled program next month) Do you buy furniture and other home decor items from Facebook Marketplace?  It took me awhile to get on board with buying over Facebook (mainly because going alone to the homes of strangers totally freaks me out), but I've been trying to get over my paranoia and step outside my comfort zone.  Plus, it's one of the best ways to snag deals, so you gotta do what you gotta do, right? I've been able to get some amazing pieces at great prices and other times I'm too late, sellers don't always respond or they sell it out from under you.  It can definitely be frustrating, but incredibly rewarding at the sam......

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{Quick Tip} How to Easily Clean Hardened Wax Brushes

Quick and easy steps to save your dried out wax paint brushes and get them looking like new again.    Last week, was the first time in almost 3 years that I completely took a break from my day job AND blogging.  I had no posts scheduled,  no DIY projects planned and no paperwork to complete. Instead, I enjoyed the beach, sun and time with my family. With that being said, I did miss blogging, getting dirty and chatting with you all!  As soon as I walked in the door and unpacked I threw on my paint clothes and finished painting the Goodwill dresser in the basement. There's no rest for the weary in this household! Affiliate links have been used. After I was done painting and ready to apply the wax I realized my wax brush had hardened, dried out and desperately needed cleaning.   If you use chalk paint and wax to paint furniture then you know these brushes are not cheap.  I paid around $30 for mine, but it has lasted me through countless proj......

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