Updating the exterior of your home is typically expensive and time consuming. Want a quick fix to change the entire look of your home? Here’s how to paint your front door for some added pizazz that won’t break the bank! We have been homeowners for less than a month now and already encountered a main… continue reading »
Leah Projects Tagged Tags: DIY, duo-tone, home improvement, paint, refinishing, staining, table 0
On day 3 the finish line was finally in sight for my two tone dining table project! Eating dinner on an actual dining table as opposed to a coffee table finally seemed like reality instead of a far away dream. I work from home, so was able to apply the first coat of Minwax Water-Based… continue reading »
Leah Projects Tagged Tags: DIY, duo-tone, home improvement, paint, refinishing, staining, table 0
Last week I shared part 1 of my two tone dining table project: sanding. This week we get to the fun part of refinishing furniture: staining and painting! On day 2 of the project, we both stained the top of the table and painted the bottom part to create the duo-tone effect I have been… continue reading »
Leah Projects Tagged Tags: DIY, home improvement, paint, refinishing, sanding, table 0
My posts for the next three weeks will focus on a project I’ve been putting off for years now, our Craigslist dining table. The goal: to make it into a modern two tone dining table. My father owned and single-handedly operated a custom cabinet business. When I say single-handedly, I really do mean it as… continue reading »
This week’s DIY project: spray painted lamps. I have been on the hunt for new, more exciting lighting for our home and was checking out the usual suspects: Target, Homegoods, etc and finding that lamps are way more expensive than I expected. The cheapskate in me would not allow me to pay upwards of $50… continue reading »