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2505, 2026
How to Paint a Checkered Pattern on Tile (Makenzie Childs Inspired)

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How to Paint Checkered Pattern on Tile: Step-by-Step DIY Guide   A Porch Transformation That Started With One Creative Idea This project has a story behind it—and honestly, it’s one of my favorites. My client had this large tiled bench built years ago to cover a planter. It served its purpose… [...]

1805, 2026
How to Make Your Own Glaze Recipe with Floetrol

By |DIY, Faux Finishing, Furniture, Home Decor|

                                               Faux finishing glaze recipe floetrol diy Let me guess… You went to the paint store, picked up a professional glazing medium, looked at the price… and thought, there has [...]

1105, 2026
Best roller for painting cabinets

By |DIY, Furniture, Home Decor|

If you’ve ever stood in the paint aisle wondering what’s the best roller for painting cabinets, friend… you’re asking the right question. I have painted many cabinets and have made many mistakes, choosing the wrong roller. I’ve used a mohair roller and a sponge roller for cabinets, and I’m going to [...]

405, 2026
Best Primer for Furniture Painting (The Secret to a Flawless Finish)

By |Faux Finishing, Furniture, Home Decor|

                                                        Best Primer for painting furniture If you’ve ever painted a piece of furniture and wondered why it chipped, peeled, or just didn’t look [...]

2704, 2026
Gold Leafing 101: (Step-by-Step DIY Gold Leafing Guide for Beginners)

By |Faux Finishing, Furniture, Home Decor|

How to Apply Gold Leaf: 6-Step DIY Guide for Beginners The first time I walked into my client’s home, she looked at her doors and said, “I hate these. Is there anything we can do to make them match the wallpaper color and add some gold to it? Her entire home [...]

2004, 2026
Best Sponge Painting Wall Technique for a Soft, Elegant Finis

By |DIY, Faux Finishing, Home Decor|

Best Sponge Painting Wall Technique for a Soft, Elegant Finish There’s a certain kind of wall that makes people pause without even realizing why. It’s not bold. It’s not busy. But it has depth… softness… a quiet kind of elegance that feels intentional. That look? It’s not as complicated as it [...]

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2303, 2026

10 Common Painting Mistakes Beginners Make (And How to Fix Them Like a Pro)

By |March 23, 2026|Categories: DIY, Home Decor, Tips & Advice|Comments Off on 10 Common Painting Mistakes Beginners Make (And How to Fix Them Like a Pro)

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