WHAT'S ON THE BLOG

 

My blog is packed with free step-by-step guides, tutorials, and expert tips to help you master DIY, power tools, painting, styling, and everything in between—because creating a home you love should always be within reach.

To Mask or Not to Mask: Painting Furniture Edges Like a Pro

When it comes to refinishing furniture, achieving that polished, professional look can be a rewarding endeavour.

If you choose to refinish furniture that is part timber and part painted then you have two options where the paint meets the timber.  You can use masking tape to achieve a clean line between the two or a paintbrush and cut in around the edges. In this article, I'll walk you through the pros and cons of each method.

Checking Your Timb...

Continue Reading...
How to Lighten Your Timber Furniture: A Step-by-Step Guide

 

Do you have a timber furniture piece that needs a fresh look?

This article will guide you through the process of stripping orange varnish off a timber hall stand and lightening the wood.

 

The products and tools used in this makeover are:

150mm Orbital Sander - https://amzn.to/48AZ381 (Amazon)
125mm Battery Orbital Sander - https://amzn.to/3tsws67 (Amazon)
125mm Sanding Disks All Grits https://amzn.to/3ujtYHx
150mm Sanding Disks All Grits htt...

Continue Reading...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Refinishing a Coffee Table

Welcome to this article! I'm Jade, your go-to friend for furniture refinishing tips and the coach that can help you turn your passion into a profitable venture.

In this article, we'll dive into the step-by-step process of transforming an ordinary coffee table into something extraordinary.

So, join me on this journey as we walk through how I transformed this coffee table.

 

The products and tools used in this makeover are:

  • Belt Sander - ht...
Continue Reading...
Balinese Coffee Table Transformation: A Drab to Fab DIY Furniture Makeover

In this article, I’m going to walk you through the steps of how I took an old damaged Balinese-style coffee table and gave it a stunning makeover that'll leave you amazed.

Step 1: Varnish Removal

The first step in our furniture transformation was to remove the old varnish from the coffee table's surface. We opted to use a carbide scraper for this task.

Scraping off the varnish not only prepared the table for the upcoming steps but also offe...

Continue Reading...
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11