How to Clean Chalk Paint Furniture the Easy Way

how to clean chalk painted furniture

So you’ve had your chalk painted piece of furniture for a while now and it needs a little cleaning. The question is; what is the best option to clean chalk paint furniture? Whether you have a matte finish chalk painted coffee table or a dresser painted with Annie Sloan chalk paint or another brand, the … Read more

How Long Should Paint Dry Before Putting Furniture Back

how long should paint dry before putting furniture back

In a nutshell; most paint types should dry for at least 24 hours before placing furniture back into the room. This timeframe can vary based on factors like paint type, humidity, temperature, and ventilation. Moving furniture back too soon can risk damaging the paint or leaving unwanted marks. Many homeowners want their space back in order … Read more

Easy DIY Headboard from 1 by 6 Pine Boards

DIY headboard

Everyone has a story. Everyone’s story starts somewhere. My love for anything DIY started here when I made this Cheap DIY headboard for our master bedroom after I felt like the bed frame needed something.  It all started on Pinterest (don’t most projects?) where I kept seeing tons of easy DIY headboard ideas. My search kept bringing … Read more

DIY Bench from a Repurposed Computer Hutch

DIY bench

Are you looking for a unique and functional addition to your home or garden? A DIY bench crafted from a repurposed computer hutch might just be the perfect project for you! With barely any tools, some paint, and a bit of imagination, you can transform a forgotten hutch into a charming bench that serves as … Read more

Simple DIY Lego Table for Lego’s and Small Toys

DIY lego table

CALLING ALL MOMS who need a good Lego storage solution(or any moms in need of a good toy storage idea/ DIY craft table).  Have you ever hit your limit with toys or small lego pieces and find yourself saying, “that’s it! we’re organizing these toys once and for all?”  I hit this limit and that’s … Read more

Homemade Furniture Polish to Remove Minor Scratches in Wood

homemade furniture polish

Removing scratches from wood can be a tiresome and daunting task, I get it!  I see so many great pieces of solid wood furniture at thrift stores and yard sales because someone just didn’t want to take the time to remove minor scratches that became and eye sore. This homemade furniture polish is such an … Read more

Vintage Casket Carrier Repurposed as a Dining Room Table

vintage casket carrier

See how I repurposed a vintage casket carrier into a dining room table base and created a new dining room table! My husband thinks I’m crazy with my repurposing ideas….and this little project is proof that I might just be (kidding, sort of). It all started a few years after my mom purchased a dining … Read more

French Provincial Dresser Makeover with an Image Transfer

french provincial dresser makeover

This is the story of how I gave an old boring dresser a makeover into a french provincial style dresser with an image transfer. This little dresser has been sitting in my garage even before we moved.  Before it sat in my garage, it sat in my mother’s garage. Do you have a piece of … Read more