The Accent Piece
The Accent Piece is a blog about simplifying projects for the home like DIY furniture builds, painting projects, home decor, and tips on new home construction.
Hard water stains on glass can be a very frustrating problem to have to deal with. Sometimes it seems as though the problem is never-ending. However, I have found a product that works incredibly well in removing hard water stains from glass. The product works very quickly, is safe to use, and removes scale buildup …
During our recent new home build, some nails were left on our freshly poured concrete back porch. This was during the framing stage, so we didn’t have a working roof yet. Rain fell on the nails, which caused rust spots to appear on the concrete. Since our brand new back concrete patio had newly formed …
This rustic wood American flag makes a beautiful, patriotic, and unique piece of wall art. In this article, I will outline the plans and steps needed to create your own rustic wood American flag. I will also outline all of the materials and tools you will need to make your own. I love that this …
I have a big build for you today! It is a hall tree or mudroom bench with a storage drawer, hooks, and an upper shelf above the bench. As usual, I have provided a free PDF download of the mudroom bench plan for you to build your own, but I will outline all the steps here for …
Building tables is one of my favorite DIY furniture projects to do. I love creating a space for people to gather and share a meal together. However, the flip side to heavy use of a table is that the wood can occasionally get damaged through steam stains. To find the best way to remove a …
Tables have always been some of my favorite pieces of furniture to build. Having the opportunity to create a space where relationships are forged, memories are made, and friendships are formed is something that I truly love doing. I have made many tables over the years and have tried many different methods of finishing or …
Painting bookshelves is a great way to completely change the look and feel of a room. Adding paint can quickly and easily transform and update old bookcases with a finish that will last for years to come. In this article, I will outline the best process I have found to paint built-in bookcases. I have …
Over the years of completing many DIY projects, I have found the perfect step-by-step formula to get a super smooth finish when painting things like cabinets, built-in bookcases, or mudroom hall trees, for example. I found this process after many years and many DIY projects of trial and error, and today, I will share with …
