WHAT! You can paint a leather chair? I wish I had known this about a year ago! You can breathe new life into an old, and not-so-appealing leather chair with a little bit of paint. Here is how! Rustoleum has a fabric/vinyl paint that can be used. Also, you can find a leather paint on […]
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How to Cozy up Your Front Porch
One of my favorite style homes comes complete with a wraparound porch. They are charming and lovely and I wish I had one. But. I do still have a porch and I plan to do the most I can with what I have. You can bring a little “home” outside by adorning your front porch […]
5 Great Ways to “Weather” or Distress Furniture
Sometimes, old furniture just has more character. And well, we can pretend new furniture does too, after we weather it! There are a few different methods to weathering furniture. Method 1 This works wonderfully for pallet wood or other wood tables, chairs, furniture, etc. You will need: Steel Wool Vinegar Break up the […]
Tips and Tricks to Easily Remove Wallpaper
I am sure you have all gotten the memo. Wallpaper is coming back in style. But first, for those of you who are looking to rid yourself of it, I have some tips for removing unwanted wallpaper that will make your experience a little better. This task can be most dreaded. I have done it […]
6 Tips for Choosing the Right Paint Color
If I have said it once, I have said it a hundred times. I love to paint! Eventually, each room in my house will have its own identity, which will consist of an identifying paint color and rug. It can be a little scary to pick out the paint for your room. The paint choosing […]
How to Clean Upholstered Furniture
There are a couple of things that professionals will suggest when it comes to cleaning upholstered furniture. One. Check the cleaning the code. That’s right. There is a code on the tag that will tell you what kind of solution you should use on the upholstery. This is so helpful. You can find it on […]