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ByRachel Bowyer 7 March 20257 March 2025

A fresh coat of paint can completely transform a worn patio table, giving it new life and style. In this garden table makeover, I’ll guide you through prepping, priming, and painting for a durable, weather-resistant finish. Is this table embarrassing…

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ByRachel Bowyer 30 March 20242 October 2024

Want to tape curved lines for painting? To find out the best way to do it, you’ve come to the right place. Painting curves can be tricky, but with the right tools and steps, it’s actually quite simple. Whether you’re…

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office desk makeover post.
ByRachel Bowyer 25 January 202425 January 2024

If you have a home office, then a desk is a must-have. But new desks can be very expensive, especially the quality ones. So here’s how you can transform an affordable, vintage upcycled office desk for your home office. Vintage…

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top view of the final painted MDF chest showing gold stencil.
ByRachel Bowyer 1 January 202410 March 2024

Can you paint MDF Furniture to look good? Yes! But MDF isn’t solid wood. So, you need to know the right products to use to paint it successfully. MDF is a budget-friendly option but not very pretty. There are a…

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diy nursery bookshelves post
ByRachel Bowyer 25 September 202331 March 2024

Want to makeover a DIY nursery bookshelf suitable for a children’s room? Here’s how to upgrade an old bookshelf into an adorable woodland-themed piece of furniture. These shelves were free from Freecycle. But you can get similar basic shelves for…

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diy desk with hairpin legs
ByRachel Bowyer 22 May 202310 March 2024

​Like the look of a Modern DIY Hairpin Leg Desk but on a budget? Here’s how anyone can make an affordable DIY desk. This post includes gifted products and affiliate links so you can easily find the products I use…

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how to paint furniture black
ByRachel Bowyer 11 May 202310 March 2024

DIY black painted furniture can look beautiful. It’s moody, dramatic and clean. But it isn’t an easy colour to paint perfectly. Particularly, top coats often leave streaks. In this makeover, I share a piece that I’m repainting with classy black…

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How to paint wood furniture black successfully
ByRachel Bowyer 1 May 202310 March 2024

To successfully paint wood furniture black is difficult. Top coats often turn out streaky. Fortunately, I found a way to get a great result. Black and white are some of the hardest paint colours to finish well. Many thanks to…

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paint wood to look like metal
ByRachel Bowyer 13 April 202327 April 2023

Want to know how to paint wood to look like metal? Here’s how with a simple tool and paint with a metallic finish. This piece goes through quite the transformation. From an outdated, brown media unit to an industrial cubby….

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chalk painted bookshelf
ByRachel Bowyer 26 March 202329 March 2023

Looking for inspiring furniture makeovers? Here’s a chalk paint furniture before and after. Plus how to achieve this beautiful new look. Painting furniture pieces doesn’t always go to plan. And sometimes despite my best efforts, I have to reevaluate. This…

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