Tag Archives: Wood Grain

2008 Land Cruiser vs. 2007 Land Cruiser: A Comparison

I’m sure some of you out there are trying to remember what Terra Yaria is like and what brought it forth. Where I live, you don’t see many of these SUVs, probably because large vehicles like the Land Rover are generally not as fuel efficient. The previous generation Toyota Land Cruiser began its production in […]

DIY Tips: How to Paint Hardwood Floors

Before I learned how to paint hard floors, I was horrified at the thought. Most people would say that you should never paint hardboards. Why haven’t I been thinking this for a while? After all, painting hardboard is nothing more than painting another layer of surface and painting the hardboard in a bright color, I […]

How to Repair Damaged Wood Finish

It’s a nightmare to discover a scratch, dent, burn or water ring on a piece of wood furniture. No matter how conscious we are at making sure other people don’t set drinking glasses on furniture without a coaster, and no matter how diligent we are about taking care of that furniture, the unthinkable can happen. […]

How to Stain Kitchen Cabinets

Staining or re-staining kitchen cabinets poses a unique set of problems, as a remodeling project. The secret to a successful outcome depends on proper prep work. For cabinets needing to be re-stained, the prep work needed before refinishing the cabinets is extensive and should be followed carefully. Make certain your cabinets are real wood to […]

Reinvent Your Space: End Tables, Coffee Tables and Side Tables

Whether it’s the den, the bedroom or your living room, coffee tables, end tables and side tables are all used to help accent many spaces as well as become functional working members of your room’s furniture layout. Side tables are great in pairs; coffee tables are long and squat while end tables are tall and […]

Five Types of Beautiful Vinyl Flooring

There are many types of vinyl plank flooring so choosing the best type for you is dependent on what type of wood grain you are looking for, what color wood grain, and the width of the boards. Most vinyl plank flooring has the same type of finish and installation process, so when shopping for the […]