How to Create a Countertop With Clear Acrylic Over Shells
If you've got an old scratched up countertop or you simply want to renovate yours, you can do so with the appropriate tools. One of the most innovate ways to hide scratches or an old countertop is to...
View ArticleIdeas for Decorating Furniture for a Children's School Auction
A children's school auction is about making money for the district to offset any additional financial needs it has after the government financial help is spent. Use your creative talents to donate...
View ArticleTools for Making Log Furniture
Tools are available that are designed specifically to make log furniture. Some are hand tools that create a unique piece each time and some are power tools designed to make certain processes easier and...
View ArticleHow to Construct a Tent for a Kid's Bed
Converting your child's plain, traditional bed into a tent bed is a wonderful way to transform bedtime into something much more appealing so that your little one will gladly climb into his own little...
View ArticleHow to Make an Epoxy Resin Top Table
Epoxy resin tables are instantly recognizable by their high-gloss finish and the unique depth of their glass-like coating. Epoxy resin tables are durable and long-lasting, making them a popular choice...
View ArticleHow to Reupholster Corners
Furniture wears out. Chairs that people sit in a lot wear out even quicker. Save yourself a lot of money by reupholstering those chairs instead of buying new ones. The price difference can add up to...
View ArticleHow to Make Antler Light Fixtures
A unique way to add flair to your den or living room is by making antler art. Many hotels and inns use this technique to give the lodging a feel of being closer to wilderness. They range from small...
View ArticleHow to Attach Table Legs to a Round Table
Attaching table legs to a round table top isn't difficult; the challenge is making the leg attachments sturdy enough to last a lifetime. The trick is to prevent side-to-side movement that occurs when...
View ArticleInstructions for a Decorative Leaf Inlay
A decorative leaf inlay can greatly add to the elegant beauty of a wood piece. Using an inlay, you can combine woods, creating a surface where the different wood pieces complement each other. Creating...
View ArticleHow to Redo Used Furniture
Used furniture doesn't require hours and hours of work in order to look fresh in your home. The trick to redoing furniture is not to do a total refinish, but to change the appearance of a piece by...
View ArticleChair Repair Supplies
Giving that old chair a new look will require three types of supplies. First, you need something to clean the chair with. Many times all an old piece of furniture needs is for you to clean away years...
View ArticleHow to Reface a Dresser
Refacing is a good option to consider when you want a new bedroom dresser but can't afford to go out and buy one. Applying a new wood veneer to your old dresser can take a little time but can be a...
View ArticleHow to Grade Hides for Leather Upholstery
Because of clever manufacturing, you cannot grade upholstery leather by sight. With a little machining and finishing, a low-grade leather can look like top-grain leather, alligator skin or whatever the...
View ArticleHow to Cover a Dresser With Fabric
Covering a dresser can come in very handy when redoing a room or trying to make an ugly dresser look nicer. It is not a difficult project to do; it just takes a little bit of time. Covering a dresser...
View ArticleHow to Build a Clothing Rack for a Resale Shop
Clothing racks are the best way to have clothes available for customers to view, without taking much space in a retail store. A creative and inexpensive way to build your own clothing rack is to use...
View ArticleHow to Make an Inexpensive Sand Table
A sand table allows children and adults with or without challenging conditions to explore textures, learn to measure, create temporary structures or sculptures and even produce fine and performance...
View ArticleHow to Build Your Own Ball Pit
The ball pit is a favorite attraction for many youngsters at the playground, but it can also be a hygienic nightmare. If you can't bear the thought of your little one gallivanting about a giant...
View ArticleHow to Get Rid of Fisheye When Refinishing Furniture
Fisheye is a surface blemish about the size of a pea. It happens when a new finish cannot adhere to a surface because of contamination. The main culprit causing fisheye in finishes is silicon, with...
View ArticleHomemade Deer Leg Gun Racks
What better way for a hunter to take pride in his kill than with a display? While mounting stuffed animal heads is a traditional and stately way to show off your catch, it requires an expensive trip to...
View ArticleNew Yankee Workshop Tools
Master carpenter Norm Abram hosts the highly successful PBS series "The New Yankee Workshop." Each week, Abram crafts handmade furniture and accessories in a 936 square foot workshop. In the workshop,...
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