Paint projects allow you to breathe new life into spaces and objects, infusing them with personality and visual appeal.
Supplies: Latex Paint in color of choice (Flat, Eggshell or Satin is recommended) Chalk Mix Hot water Air tight mixing container Good quality paint brush Canvas drop cloth, rosin paper or plastic sheeting 220-grit Sandpaper or medium sanding block Krud Kutter Organic Furniture Wax Specialty Wax Brush Cleaning rag Remove furniture hardware from doors…
Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably heard of chalk paint. As a painting contractor of 15+ years, I have tested just about every oil-based paint, latex paint, and chalk-based paint on the market. This DIY chalk paint recipe is the best one I have tried. The problems with DIY…
Over the harsh winter months and sunny summer days patio furniture that is left outside takes a beating. Let’s update your tired patio furniture. Don’t be intimidated by this project. Take it step by step and you will be thinking, why didn’t I do this earlier! I’m kind of embarrassed to even be showing you my…
It’s spring and that means its time to evaluate your curb appeal. Â In my opinion, you can instantly upgrade your curb appeal with 2 focal points:Â the front door and outdoor light fixtures. The dead plants in the planter are not the only eye sore of this house! How terrible is that white front door?…
Is your dining room chairs crying out for help? Let the Diva of DIY, Leanne Lee, show you how to paint chairs so that you can have a gorgeous dining area! These chairs had seen MUCH better days! Over the years wood tends to get scratched, stain fades and just have a tired look to…
As a professional contractor who updates the interior look of homes I have done my share of Harlequin Patterns. A clean, diamond pattern on the walls can really dress up a room, but creating that pattern doesn’t need to be left to the professionals. I thought I would share some of my secrets to the…
Did you know you can paint upholstery with chalk paint to update your furnitures look? Well you can! As many of you know, I just returned from the Interior Design Market in Las Vegas and as promised, over the next few months, I will share tons of information with you about current trends in home…
So today, we are going to make a color wheel and Leanne Lee, Diva of DIY, is going to show you how to make your very own. This will prove to be invaluable tool & if you have children old enough to participate in this activity I would highly recommend it. Do you remember being…