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Painting & Finishing Tips

All of the best tips and tricks to get the best paint, finish, or sealer possible on your home DIY projects.

February 3, 2023 by Suzie

The Best Black Paint Color for Furniture

When we were building a home, choosing the right black paint was so important to me. It felt like such a big decision! I sampled so many black colors and brands and finally landed on a gorgeous and rich black. It is the color called Caviar by Sherwin Williams. I have used this black color …

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February 1, 2023 by Suzie

The Best Finish for a Wooden Cutting Board

thoroughly stir the oil finish before applying it to the cutting board

Over the years, I have created a number of large cutting boards. These cutting boards are large (around 18″x36″) and are made to house a huge and delicious smoked brisket. There is one product that I continually return to when I finish any cutting board. The best finish I have found for any wooden cutting …

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May 23, 2022 by Suzie

The Best Finish for a Wood Kitchen Table

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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 …

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May 20, 2022 by Suzie

How to Paint Built-In Bookshelves the Easy Way

Billy Bookcase Hack

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 …

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May 19, 2022 by Suzie

The Best Way to Get a Smooth Paint Finish on Cabinets

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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 …

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March 29, 2022 by Suzie

Simple Way to Make Wood Look Like Black Metal

Simple Way to Make Wood Look Like Black Metal

During a recent project, I needed to figure out a way to make wooden dowels look like black wrought iron metal. This was for a project where I made a round side table. I figured out a pretty simple and easy process to create a faux metal look. So, I’m going to share all the …

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February 2, 2022 by Suzie

How to Make an Aged Faux Stone Pottery Finish on a Lamp

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In this post, I’m sharing how I made over an old lamp from a thrift store to create an aged stone pottery finish on it. I was able to take a dated lamp and create this “found” pottery look for a fraction of the cost of other aged pottery lamps I’ve seen for sale. It …

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August 25, 2012 by Suzie

Back in the swing of things: A furniture re-do

It’s been awhile since I have re-finished a piece of furniture and it feels oh so good to get back into it.  I got this piece a looong time ago.  And by long time ago I mean its-been-a-year-because-I-couldn’t-decide-what-to-do-with-it-and-its-been-staring-at-me-ever-since.  Consider ‘Project: Clean Out the Garage’ in full swing. And It only took me a year to …

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Hi, I’m Suzie! I’m a self-taught woodworker, DIY enthusiast, house-to-home transformer, endlessly curious maker, mom and wife. Building and making is my passion. Creating a home with my own two hands is my jam!
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