When it comes to furniture, I’m a traditionalist. Give me any shade of brown and I’m happy. But I recognize that not everyone feels the same, including Alex, my office assistant, who prefers to mix traditional with contemporary. So, when she asked for help turning a piece of unfinished
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There’s nothing like dropping by your favorite craft store to refresh your home with ideas for the holidays. And there’s no better way to start than with a colorful centerpiece for your dining room table or buffet. When I spotted this unfinished tray I knew just what I wanted to do — and how I could use it for several holiday events rather than just one. Interested? Just keep on reading ….
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One of the things I love to do in my workshop is try out new products, and these two unfinished Lazy Susan trays gave me the opportunity to experiment with Minwax’s® Wood Finishing Cloths. If you’re curious about how they did, just keeping on reading….
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Years ago, when I owned a woodworking and refinishing shop, we used professional spray equipment. Now that I’m working in my garage, it’s back to basics: brushes and rags. But sometimes I also enjoy the convenience of aerosol cans. Along the way I picked up several tips for using aerosol finishes, so if you’d like to add them to what you already know, just take a look here.
