We painted our kitchen cabinets over 4 years ago and they still look just as perfect as they did when we first painted them. Painting cabinets is easy but, there are a few things to look out for and we’re sharing the biggest mistakes to avoid when painting kitchen cabinets so that you don’t ruin all of your hard work. Nobody wants to spend hours and hours painting their cabinets only to end up with a finish that’s not durable and ends up covered in scratches and chips or, even worse, ... Read the Post
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How To Get A Professional Finish When Painting
The difference that a coat of new paint can make never ceases to surprise us. It’s one of the quickest and easiest DIY jobs that you can tackle, but in order to achieve a professional and flawless finish, there are a few things that you should consider. As we get asked a lot of questions about how to paint things, we thought it would be a good idea to share a painting FAQ with you and today we're starting with the basic prep work and tools needed. Before you start Where do I ... Read the Post
How To Fix A Crack in A Ceiling Yourself
Before you run out to have a cracked ceiling repaired or even replaced, you’ll be happy to know you can fix an even severely cracked ceiling yourself. Repairing cracks in ceilings is easy, but there are a couple of essential steps you shouldn’t skip when fixing a crack in a ceiling so that it doesn’t end up coming back. Just look at the ceiling in our guest bedroom, which looked like something out of a horror movie. But, after a few hours of work and a coat of paint, it’s ready to last ... Read the Post
How To Lighten Stained Wood Furniture
There are so many tutorials on the internet on how to lighten stained wood furniture. They go through so many options, steps and endless lists of supplies that it can be difficult to know where to begin. But, amongst all of these options, there is one very easy way to lighten dark stained wood furniture - all you need to do is sand it! Yes, it’s that simple. And, if you have a piece of furniture that’s too dark or not the colour you’d like it to be, we’re sharing exactly how we ... Read the Post
How To Apply Danish Oil On Wood
It’s no big secret that we love using Danish oil to finish and protect our furniture. It’s so easy to use and always gives a fantastic finish. It's something we get lots of questions about, which is why we’re sharing our full guide on how to apply Danish oil and why we think it’s the best protective finish for (almost) all of your wooden furniture and woodworking projects. What is Danish Oil? Danish oil is a blend of oils, including tung oil and linseed oil, along with a ... Read the Post
DIY Console Table Made Out Of Reclaimed Wood
Building your own furniture is easier than you probably expect. Our new DIY console table is a perfect beginner-friendly project to help you learn some basic woodworking skills and create a fantastic piece of bespoke furniture at the same time. We built this wooden console table out of reclaimed wood that we salvaged from taking down the wooden slat wall that used to separate this room from the one next door. You could just as easily build it out of new timber, though. The best ... Read the Post