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How to Distress Furniture

Strip off all remaining paint on the piece of furniture., Add any indentations you feel are necessary., In a large...

8 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Oil Teak Furniture

Understand the costs and benefits of oiling., Prepare your tools., Clean the furniture and let dry if necessary...

9 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Reupholster Furniture

Choose a quality piece of furniture., Get plenty of quality upholstering fabric., Get all your tools ready., Prepare...

10 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Choose Furniture Slipcovers

Choose to have a custom made slipcover if the piece of furniture you want to cover is an odd shape, and you will have...

8 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Clean Upholstery

Check your upholstery tag., Remove the cushions., Remove large debris., Vacuum the furniture and cushions., Spot clean...

19 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Maintain a Clean Toilet

Add toilet cleaner or other household cleaner to the inside of the bowl and beneath the rim then allow it to work for a...

3 steps 1 min Easy
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How to Clean an Acrylic Shower

Choose a non-abrasive cleaning solution., Spray the product onto shower stains., Let the cleaner sit for 5-10 minutes...

4 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Ebonize Furniture

Choose furniture made of wood with high tannic acid content., Make the iron solution., Sand the furniture., Mix the...

8 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Lacquer Furniture

Choose the piece of furniture that you want to lacquer., Sand the surface again with extra fine (120-grit) sandpaper...

16 steps 2 min Advanced
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How to Paint a Metal Bed Frame

Find a good spot for painting., Take the metal bed frame apart as much as you can., Wash the bed frame pieces with hot...

19 steps 2 min Advanced
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How to Paint Cabinet Hinges

Remove the hinges prior to painting the doors., Clean the hinges as well as you possibly can., Sand the hinges., Choose...

7 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Paint an Old Wooden Chair

Wash the chair., Sand the chair to create a smooth painting surface, if needed., Fill any holes with wood putty., Tack...

5 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Maintain Oak Furniture

Read the maintenance instructions., Air out new furniture., Sand and stain the furniture., Consider stripping the...

12 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Ombre Paint a Dresser

Decide upon a horizontal or vertical ombre effect., Choose the direction and severity of your gradient., Choose a...

19 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Paint a Fabric Chair

Let's Prep!, Taping!, This is where it gets interesting...Open your paint, and take your mixing stick and mix the paint...

7 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Paint Furniture

Remove the hardware., Give it a rough sanding., Repair the furniture., Go over it again with a fine sander.

4 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Paint Cabinets

Clean the cabinetry thoroughly., Remove all hardware from cabinets., Prepare the area., Fill in any holes with a...

6 steps 3 min Medium

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