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Do you have old hardware with a brass coating that’s worn off? Or maybe just something new that you want to make look like antique brass? Either way, this antique brass faux finish is surprisingly easy to achieve, especially on smaller pieces! Let me show you how I achieved a realistic brass finish on my […]
Unlike concrete acid stains and semi-transparent concrete stains, a solid concrete stain doesn’t show any color differences or imperfections underneath. Instead, it provides fully opaque coverage and gives an even appearance. It’s great for matching concrete slabs of different ages and shades as well as hiding concrete crack patches. But because solid color concrete stain […]
My parents just bought a 1915 Craftsman home, and I’m fixing it up before they move in later this year—starting with the back porch! And no Southern back porch is complete without a pair of rocking chairs. But not just any pair… I want these to be super comfy with built-in back support and made […]
I’m renovating my parents’ new (old) 1915 Craftsman home before they move in this fall! First up: I’m tackling exterior projects that will be too difficult to tackle once the Texas summer heat hits in full force. So let’s take a look at what we have to work with… Honestly, what a beautiful space! I […]
Here’s how I built the $3500 dining table of my dreams for less than $500. I love the James+James Olivia Turned Leg Table. It is a playful, oversized take on classic turned-leg antique furniture, but unfortunately, it’s just not in my budget to spend thousands of dollars on any one piece of furniture. For most […]
