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While there may be many things from the 60′s and 70′s we would like to leave behind us, there were some good things to take from that era. It was fun then. Things weren’t so stuffy. Everyone didn’t take themselves so seriously. This carefree feeling also applied to the decor. Although our design standards and [...]

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In our prior article, Unique Headboards, we discussed the need to invigorate a bedroom with character through the use of uncommon headboards. This article is going to present some truly nontraditional headboard ideas that will definitely infuse the space with individual character and charm. Many headboards commonly available are boring and effective in putting us [...]

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Painting walls is probably the most common remodeling, do-it-yourself task on the planet. Why wouldn’t it be? It’s relatively inexpensive and quick to complete, depending upon the size and requirements of the room. Choosing to paint a room (or the entire house for that matter) yourself in lieu of hiring outside professionals can save a [...]

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Paste wax is traditionally used to protect other finishes. However, in some situations it can be used to finish bare furniture. This application works best on hard, close-grained woods that have been sanded as smooth as possible. A few waxes may have color added to be used on darer woods. See Weekend Warrior: Applying Shellac [...]

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In today’s Weekend Warrior, we’re going to show you how to apply a penetrating resin to your furniture. Check out Furniture Finish – Penetrating Resin for more information on the finish. Before getting started, there are some things you should know: Penetrating resins can actually be used over stains as long as they’re not vinyl-based [...]

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Varnish is one of the most durable finishes known to man. It easily holds up against abrasion, heat, water and alcohol. As a bonus, it can even be used over other finishes as a topcoat. Varnish is revered for its ability to enhance wood’s warmth. It’s best to apply the varnish horizontally. If there are [...]

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Shellac is a furniture finish that is considered to be one of the more classic finishes available. It is a fine finish that calls attention to the wood’s natural grain. While there are many benefits of choosing shellac as a finish, there is one fairly important downside to consider: it is not very durable. Look [...]

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For all you weekend warriors out there itching for a new project to take on, consider tackling that bathroom of yours. It’s hands-down the hardest working room in the home and is worthy of looking its best. It’s earned it. With all of the hard work you put in on a day-to-day basis, you deserve [...]

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If you’re the do-it-yourself type, remodeling a bathroom can be downright fun. Almost no other room in the home allows you to express your creativity in a small amount of time for a relatively small amount of money. Small tweaks and adjustments can be done in a number of hours while overhauls can typically be [...]

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In conjunction with the latest Wall Treatments theme of going bold with color, this Weekend Warrior will show what is possible with masking tape, a paintbrush and a little bit of creativity. Unlike our previous Weekend Warrior – Wall Treatments post discussing wall graphics, you can inject a ton of character into your rooms at [...]

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