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How to

Price Used Furniture

Finding the perfect price for selling furniture can be difficult. You can't exactly sell at market value, and you don't want to walk away knowing that you could have made more money. Furthermore, finding the value of you...

How to

Paint Faux Leather

Artificial leather is a material that is commonly used for making upholstery, clothing, and accessories. It is typically made of plastic polymer, and it mimics the look and grain of real leather. Painting faux leather is...

How to

Paint a Lampshade

Painting a lampshade is an easy way to revamp an old shade or give it a new look to match your home decor and change the feeling of a room. Quickly give a lampshade a new coat of color with a can of spray paint or a pain...

How to

Paint Plastic Furniture

Most plastic furniture can easily and safely be painted. Outdoor furniture such as plastic lawn chairs are especially easy to prepare and paint. Plastic furniture that will be used indoors can also be painted, but will ...

How to Fill Large Holes & Gaps in Wood like a Pro: A Step-By-Step Guide

Filling in holes is easy with our foolproof stepsIt's very easy to damage wood and create a large hole. Whether your item is a wooden wall or a piece of furniture, you can easily repair it using some craft sticks and woo...

How to

Refinish a Coffee Table

Refinishing a coffee table, whether it's a thrift-store find or a piece you've had for years, can bring it back to life so it looks great in your home. It's also a great DIY project for beginners. If you're not sure wher...

How to

Color Wash Furniture

Should you find yourself with a need to restore an old, lifeless piece of furniture but are bored with ordinary paints and stains, you’ll be happy to discover that there’s another option: a color wash. Color washing ...

How to

Sell High End Used Furniture

Whether you’re redecorating your home or looking for a business opportunity, selling used furniture can make you a little money. High-end furniture is often made to last, so it can still be worth a lot even if you have...

How to

Cover Screw Holes in Wood

A poorly-placed screw can really take away from the beauty of a wooden surface. But never fear—you can easily cover up those unsightly screw holes using a couple inexpensive, readily-available solutions. For screws tha...

How to

Apply Wax to Chalk Paint

Once you’ve painted a piece of furniture with chalk paint, it’s time to seal it off with wax. To do this, you’ll use a stiff bristle brush and work in small sections at a time, applying just a thin coat and wiping ...

How to

Cover Shelves with Fabric

Simple ways to cover or disguise your shelves with beautiful, stylish fabricShelves are really useful for storing clutter, but they can be a bit of an eyesore in the middle of your living room, dining room, or bedroom. ...

How to

Clean Antique Furniture

Valuable antique furniture will have a layer of grime on its surface from years of exposure to dust, dirt and fumes. If you want to clean up antique furniture, be gentle. You do not want to damage the furniture by using ...

How to

Paint Wax

Whether you’re getting into candle making or you’re refurbishing some furniture with chalk paint, you may be wondering if you can actually paint wax. The good news is that you can, so long as you prep the wax for pa...

How to

Sell Antique Furniture

You’ve finally decided to let go of some of great-great-grandmother’s furniture that’s been collecting dust in your attic for years. But where do you start? Selling antique furniture can be a little tougher than se...

How to

Cover a File Cabinet with Contact Paper

If you have an old, worn-out file cabinet that you want to redecorate, then contact paper can do the trick. Decorating the cabinet with contact paper is easier and much cleaner than paint, and a lot cheaper than buying a...

How to

Fix Scratches in Furniture

Wood furniture is prized for its durability and timeless beauty. Unfortunately, the same warm, soft finish that makes it so attractive also makes it susceptible to scuffs, scratches, chips, and gouges. But there’s an u...

How to

Use Chalk Paint on Furniture

Chalk paint is great for painting furniture. It comes in every color, and its thickness makes it easy to apply. There’s no need for stripping or priming (which is a huge time saver). All you need is a few coats and a c...

How to

Sell Used Furniture

Before you can sell your furniture, you need to determine what it’s worth and what you’re willing to sell it for. To do this, start by subtracting 70% of what you paid from the original retail price. Then, adjust you...

How to

Stain Alder Wood

Alder is a medium-density hardwood that is often used with furniture, trim, doors and finer finishing. It can be stained to resemble most popular wood finishes, but it is a notoriously difficult wood to stain, as it ofte...

How to

Refinish Antique Furniture

Valuable tips on refinishing antique furniture. Tips to refinish like a pro without damaging the integrity or value of the piece. Maintain your investment.