Monthly Archives: September 2013

Windowsill Protection

While windowsills never get the same attention as our furniture and cabinets, they can’t be forgotten. They have a tough task: they have to look as good as the rest of our interior woodwork, but they also have to stand up to more sunlight and water. If you’d like to see how I protected the windowsills in my office last week, just take a quick look here.
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Fast Furniture Fix !

Years ago we used to “Strip First, Ask Questions Later.” Fortunately, today we take the wiser approach of “Less is More.” Instead of stripping an old finish, we try to make each project look better and last longer — like this chair I rescued. Along the way we’ll be saving ourselves time and money. Like the sound of that? Then just keep on reading!
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Filling Those Unwanted Holes!

It never seems to fail:  if you have wood in your home, you always end up with unwanted holes. Knowing the best way to fill various types and sizes of holes is critical in being able to make them less noticeable, so if you think that might be helpful, just keep on reading!


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A New Use For Old Frames

We’ve all seen them, perhaps even have a few of our own stuck away in the garage: old picture frames. Too good to throw away, but we know we’re probably not going to need them to hold our next Renoir. So, why not find a new use for them? If you want to see what I came up with for
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