Jamie Penney 
When it comes down to painting furniture priming is extremely important. Not all pieces of furniture need to be primed, but it never hurts to use a primer if you are unsure whether a primer is needed or not. But how do you prime a piece of furniture that is going to be painted? Before … Read more
Another nightstand makeover! I found this vintage nightstand at the thrift store for $25 dollars, I know that’s a little pricey for the condition and size but I thought I could really bring it back to life. I chose a grey paint and also a grey stain, so I am going to teach you the … Read more
I have been using my Bosch random orbital sander for quite some time now and I started to notice that my sanding discs kept on flying off. I was wondering if the sandpaper I purchased was junk, but then I realized it wasn’t the sandpaper. I did some research and found out that: The reason … Read more
There is something about chalk paint that catches the eye. It creates a unique look when applied to furniture that “normal” paint might not be able to do. Now you are wondering if you can take the chalk paint outside and what is the best way how to seal chalk paint for outdoor use? I … Read more
I was shopping at a local thrift store and found a vintage waterfall dresser. It was only $19.99 so I snatched it up right away. Whenever I am shopping around and find different styles of furniture from years ago I wonder what they are worth. I jumped on my phone and searched for what waterfall … Read more
I found an art deco waterfall dresser at the thrift store for $19.99, I knew right when I saw it sitting there I was going to buy it and do a waterfall dresser makeover. These things can be hard to come by and I realized if you see a piece of furniture in decent condition … Read more
When I use chalk paint on furniture I know that it might not be the most durable paint option. Typically I will pick up an interior satin enamel paint because I know a satin finish provides great durability on furniture. When chalk paint isn’t properly protected and sealed it can chip and scratch pretty easily. … Read more
Whether you have outdoor wood furniture purchased from a store or you built your own wooden piece, finding a clear-coat protective finish is extremely important. The reason you never want to skip using a clear finish for outdoor wood furniture is that when the wood is not properly sealed outside it can become seriously damaged … Read more
Dust can be annoying when looking to stain or paint a project, it just gets in the way of a perfect final look. It is important to clean your surface down properly before applying certain products to your woodworking projects. I like to refinish furniture and after I sand down the surface the sanding dust … Read more
In 1990, Annie Sloan developed chalk paint which has become extremely popular within the last 30 years. Chalk paint is known to have a more matte finish, its name explains it pretty well, the surface almost feels as if it was chalked. It has been a recommended product to apply over old furniture to create … Read more
