I finally decided to toss the HomeRight Super Finish Max into my cart and order it. I have seen this paint sprayer on YouTube too many times to not want to give it a try. After using this HVLP paint sprayer on some furniture I think it’s a great time to conduct an in-depth review … Read more
Water-based polyurethane is becoming quite popular in the DIY space because of its non-yellowing formula which can be used over light-colored paints. I have used water-based polyurethane many times now on furniture makeovers when I use white paint. I like to spray my water-based poly to get the best possible finish, but its best sprayed … Read more
Eventually, you get sick and tired of seeing brush strokes after you apply your Polycrylic finish using a brush. Trust me, I have been there and it just makes you feel as if you didn’t quite get that “professional” touch you were going for. I find it hurts my confidence when trying to sell a … Read more
When you start painting and refinishing furniture it is only a matter of time until numerous questions pop up in your head. You might find a piece that you can’t wait to get started on and realize it’s a laminate surface. But your design plan in your head was to add stain and you are … Read more
You just decided to start your first woodworking or furniture makeover project and you have so many questions. I get it, I was there and I have learned through many mistakes, trust me when I say many. But today you decided you wanted to stain a piece of wood, whether it be a full tabletop … Read more
There is no need to throw out old furniture, there must be a way to save and bring it back to life, right? Adding hairpin legs to furniture is a simple and low costing option that turns old furniture into modern furniture. There’s more to it than just adding the hairpin legs, but with a … Read more
I get it, you don’t want to make a mess sanding. When you start sanding wood furniture dust is flying around in the air landing on everything and anything it can get to, and if you are working on a project in the comfort of your living room you probably want to make as little … Read more
Painting a piece of furniture white is the most difficult color option in my opinion. There are a few critical steps that you need to follow to ensure you do not see bleeds in your paint and to make sure the white paint does not yellow over a period of time. In this article, I … Read more
Refinishing a piece of furniture comes with many questions that you may have a hard time finding an answer to. After you get through the long process you make your way to the final steps, applying the clear coat polyurethane. However, you are now wondering if you need to sand the final coat of polyurethane? … Read more
Whitewashing a dining table can be an easy or a difficult project, it depends on how you approach it. There are many different ways you can whitewash furniture, but today I want to bring you through the steps I followed to get my whitewashed dining table. In simple terms, whitewashing means to create a washed … Read more
