The Practical House Painting Guide
It’s easy to become so addicted to refinishing that you want to redo everything in sight. While that’s fine for modern pieces, antiques, especially rare ones, can actually have value destroyed by refinishing! So how do you know it’s safe to refinish or restore? There are a couple keys. The
You’ve probably heard that you’re not supposed to destroy furniture’s patina when you refinish it. This is especially true of antiques. But exactly what is patina? The short answer is: you’ll know it when you see it. The long answer is a little more complex. Just as your favorite jeans
One of the main benefits of refinishing furniture is the ability to furnish your home with high-quality pieces fairly inexpensively. If you’re going to take the time and effort to refinish a piece, however, you’ll want to make sure it’s sturdy enough to last the test of time. This article
Whether it’s called a garage sale, yard sale, moving sale, or rummage sale, you’re likely to find something worthwhile! Local garage sales are a great place to find used furniture. Prices can vary widely; someone just trying to get rid of extra clutter will price their products lower than someone
We’ve already discussed some of the benefits of buying secondhand furniture and refinishing it; aside from keeping useful furniture out of landfills, refinishing used furniture is rewarding and allows you to achieve a custom look- even on a budget. Buying furniture at thrift shops has even more benefits: providing jobs
If you want to decorate your home on a budget, there’s no better way to do it than by sprucing up free furniture. It’s amazing how a collection of disparate items can be pulled together by redoing them all in the same color paint or stain. Keep your eye out
Visit craigslist.org and you may just find you have a new favorite website. Virtually every mid-sized or larger city in world has classifieds on this site, and it’s free to use. Browse the furniture section or try a keyword search for specific items. You can narrow your search to include
One of the most obvious benefits of buying unfinished furniture is the avoidance of much of the nasty prep work. No stripping or scraping is required; you can jump right in to the fun, creative part. Both custom unfinished furniture and more affordably mass-produced items are available. There are other
Buying at auction is easier if you understand the terms and how the process works. Some terms are used for all types of auctions; others are prevalent only in the online auction ring. Below (in alphabetical order) is a list of common auction phrases. General Auction Terms Absentee bidding– a
You can often find furniture for refinishing at auctions. Check your local newspaper’s classified section for listings. There are several types of auctions, and some are more profitable than others. If you enjoy the rush of bidding, however, visit each type to get a feel for the process! Storage Facilities/Lien
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