It’s such an honor to be trusted with a sentimental piece of furniture. This cabinet was build as a tool bench at Briggs and Stratton in Wauwatosa WI. Watch as I transformed this tool bench into a kitchen island.
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Vintage Harvest Child’s Rocking Chair
Restoring furniture to its former glory is my passion. Each restoration is a challenge in its own and this vintage harvest child’s rocking chair was definitely a challenge
Wen Air Filtration System Review
So excited I am finally stepping up my game in my woodworking shop. I have a list of shop improvements and the Wen Air Filtration System was top of the list. Lately after spraying in my shop I have been noticing excessive dust and it was getting overly frustrating. When I would spray a top […]
Chippy Paint Technique Using Vaseline
I have been testing out several different ways to achieve the perfect chipping paint look not to toot my own horn but honk, honk I think I nailed it. Chippy paint gives the best farm house cottage furniture feel. The more painted chipped the better! A Little Background….. First off I don’t really like the […]
How to Create Worm Holes
Manmade distressing to natural distressing like worm holes can be all a piece of furniture needs to bring out its unique character.
Converting a Desk into Matching Nightstands
This is one of my favorite Upcycles. Converting a desk into matching nightstands.
Brick Painting
Today I am so excited to show you some brick painting! There are so many different ways to paint brick. From white washing, German smear, to just straight paint
How to White Wash Wood
I love to white wash wood, it can drastically change the appearance of your furniture.
What Type Of Paint To Use On Furniture
There are so many different types paint but what kind is good for furniture? I mean there is always left over wall paint and its super cheap can that be used? What about all these chalk paint companies popping up is that paint good for furniture?
Bonding Primer Test
After getting a dresser I with a formica top I needed a really good bonding primer. Instantly two respected people told me XIM primer
How to Dispose of Paint
Today I want to show you how to dispose of old paint.
Paint Colors of 2020
My faithful followers know that every spring I share the top local flea market schedules. To add to my traditions as the year winds down I want to add my top color picks of the new year. We all have so many hopes and aspirations with the coming year. Sometimes a change of your scenery […]
Dry Sink Revival
This dry sink had seen better days, I was asked by a new coming small business to revive this dry sink. The best part is they requested a soft PINK!
Slobproof Paint Pen Reviews
I was looking for a paint pen that could do inking lines when painting furniture. I think I have come across just the right pen, Slobproof paint pens.
Create Grey Stain look without Stripping
Stripping is a lot of hard, gross, goopy work and no one likes to do it. So, I recently created this beautiful grey stain look without stripping down to the raw wood.
