There is a much less expensive and even potentially easier way to spruce up a kitchen populated by appliances with dents, dings, bruises and the little signs of a history that has been all but forgotten than going out and buying brand new replacements. Of course, the choice will depend entirely upon the level of […]
Tag Archives: Paint Thinner
You just found the find of the century at the local swap meet. A great piece of furniture that just looks a little worn. All it needs is a bit of tender loving care, and a new coat of varnish. But you need to get rid of the tired old varnish that is still there. […]
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Jun
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A couple of months ago, I was painting my nails in the living room while sitting on my big, comfy couch. While I was painting my finger and toe nails on my comfy couch, I managed to spill nail polish onto to the couch accidentally, and man was I angry at myself. Of course, knowing […]
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May
May
I always see great hand painted wine glasses and martini glass at home décor stores. They are so easy to do yourself and you can really save a lot of money. This hand painted art glass project is perfect for a fun craft with the kids or even to make as gift for someone. If […]
One of the greatest ways to create custom furniture is by simply adding a bit of paint! This gorgeous black and white Fleur de Lis dresser project is perfect for a French or Parisian -inspired bedroom or home office. For this project, you will need: – One wood dresser with removable drawers, in fairly good […]
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Feb
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Paint thinner is a solvent that you can use to thin oil based paints and it can be used to clean off paint brushes, varnishes, etc. Paint thinner is something you want to be very careful with because it gives off vapors. If you use it normally, you should not be affected by it but […]
When you find a paint brush that doesn’t spill and fits comfortably in your hand, it becomes part of the family. You need to take care of the brush to keep it in good shape and easy to use at all times. So treat the man! Think about his needs and then best meet them. […]
Removing Varnish Adding layer after layer of varnish to a surface depletes the aesthetic value of the surface. Much of the original detail will be lost with each layer. If you want to enhance the look of the original surface, you will have to remove varnish prior to re-varnishing the surface. This process is time […]
BIODIESEL INTRO I have already written two articles about my experiences with biodiesel, and you can read them here and here and here. I’m writing this article to possibly debunk the idea (misconception) that you absolutely have to convert your car to biodiesel, and thus possibly save yourself thousands of hard-earned dollars in the meantime. […]
Giving your house or fence a new coat of paint will not only improve the look of your property, but can also really improve the quality of your property. Paint also helps to prevent damage that could later cost you even more money. You can always hire a professional painter to the job but if […]
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