The number one question I receive is "How should I refinish this piece of furniture?". Well, there's about as many answers to that question as there are ways to refinish furniture - which is A LOT! Paint, stain, glaze, or natural finish. Flat, satin, or high gloss topcoat. Layered, distressed, wet-sanded, or rustic technique. Then there's the 1001 colors from which to choose. And the multitude number of combinations of these is pretty much endless!So to get you started, I've put together ...
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Ways to Organize a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
If you're looking for a fundraiser that will bring the community together and that you can plan in-house with parent volunteers, then a pancake breakfast may be perfect. A pancake breakfast is a classic fundraising event that is fairly simple to plan over just a few weeks..Day & TimePlan your pancake breakfast for any Saturday or Sunday. Of the two, we've found Sunday mornings 7:00/8:00am - 11:00am/12:00pm are most successful..VenueIt's easiest to utilize the school cafeteria for the ...
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Furniture Refinishing Supplies List
Whether you're planning to refinish one piece of furniture for your home or planning to refinish to re-sell many of them, it's a good idea to know what supplies you'll need for the project. Here's a furniture refinishing supplies list to get you started. This list is intended to save you a ton of time and money so you're not wasting either on the wrong supplies.Click the image below to download and view the larger PDF file version. Then click any item in the list to view it on Amazon and add ...
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Ways to Clean Thrift Store Furniture
I acquire a lot of pre-owned furniture to refinish. Some are from thrift stores. Some from yard and estate sales. I've even dragged furniture home after picking them up off the curb. Let's face it, thrift store furniture sometimes comes with a little stink; but it's not usually a problem. Today I'm sharing with you some easy ways to clean thrift store and other pre-owned furniture to remove those musty odors.When I was younger I would never even consider buying from a thrift store. ...
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Choosing the RIGHT Furniture to Refinish
Over the last several years, I have found or thrifted about a hundred pieces of furniture to refinish. At first, I picked up just about any piece of furniture I could find to experiment with different techniques, paints, stains, and finishes. Most of the pieces were flipped for profit and many were kept to furnish our own home. Through it all, what I learned was that choosing the RIGHT furniture to refinish was as important as the final finish. So how do you choose the RIGHT furniture?.Before ...
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12 Ways to Find Furniture to Refinish
I’m often asked where I found so many furniture pieces to refinish. As my business grew and changed, so too has my answer to this question; but let me provide you with some tips to find furniture to refinish. Whether you plan to stain or paint, these tips can help you find great furniture pieces to keep for your own home or to sell for profit..Your HomeBefore you step outside, take a walk around your own home. Moving furniture you already own from room to room and giving it a new ...
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On My List to Buy After Christmas
Hey Mamma! Now that Christmas is over maybe it's YOUR turn. You've been shopping, decorating, cooking & baking, cleaning, hosting, and working hard to make Christmas special for your family. You've made sure everyone else got what they wanted on Christmas morning. Now it's time for you to sit down, watch movies, and open that book you've been wanting to read. And while you may have everything you need, would you like to do a little online shopping for yourself? ...
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Luna Rug Runners from The Rug Collective
When you are in the midst of holiday house cleaning, do you go from room to room feeling like your home needs even more of a refresh? New pillows, curtains, or area rugs can make your home feel updated and and even cleaner than vacuuming or dusting. And sometimes they're just worn out and need replacing. That was the case with our kitchen rugs and why, after many months of searching, I purchased new rug runners from The Rug Collective..Out With The Old RugsI was comfortable ...
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Favorite Finds on Amazon – Gifts For Teens
Entri Ways’ gift guides are here to make your holiday shopping so much easier! I’ve been searching and saving my favorite finds on Amazon for weeks to save you time when you’re ready to shop. These gifts for teens include items requested by my own three kids. There are soooo many great deals this weekend. Happy Shopping!Here are my favorite gifts for teens.Click any image to go to this carefully curated list and to view an item on Amazon:...........Disclosure: This post contains affiliate ...
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Favorite Finds On Amazon – For Women
Entri Ways' gift guides are here to make your holiday shopping so much easier! I've been searching and saving my favorite finds on Amazon for weeks to save you time when you're ready to shop. But don't wait too long... this weekend there are soooo many great deals. Happy Shopping!First up are my favorite women's clothing finds. Click any image to go to this carefully curated list and to view an item on Amazon:......Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to products I ...
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Eating Clean & Liver Detox With the Help of a Holistic Doctor
Last month I started seeing a holistic doctor - not for any one serious issue; but because there were many little health issues that had built up over the past 10+ years and that were leading me down an unhealthy path I did not want to be on. It was time to seek some alternative health options. That meant working with a functional holistic doctor and a nutritionist to learn about eating clean and liver detox..Without getting too far away from my typical blog post topics, I will just say that ...
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Amazon Prime Days Oct 11-12 & Idea Lists For All
Amazon Prime Days are here (October 11 & 12) and I've curated Idea Lists to make your shopping easier. You can get amazing deals on all kinds of items - for the home, for your business, for the kids, for your husband, and for yourself! And now is the perfect time to start your Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping or whatever holiday you celebrate - that way you can relax and enjoy the season later.To make your shopping easier, I've created an Amazon shop with Idea Lists.Just click the ...
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