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How to Make Your Own Dust Extractor for Sanding with a Shop Vac and a 3D-Printed Adapter

How to Make Your Own Dust Extractor for Sanding...

  If you do a lot of sanding, you know how much of a mess it can create. A dedicated dust extractor makes a huge difference, but if you don’t...

How to Make Your Own Dust Extractor for Sanding...

  If you do a lot of sanding, you know how much of a mess it can create. A dedicated dust extractor makes a huge difference, but if you don’t...

Dark Wood Furniture Trends for 2025: A Return to Sophistication and Depth

Dark Wood Furniture Trends for 2025: A Return t...

  Dark wood furniture is making a grand comeback in 2025, and it’s bringing with it a sense of sophistication, warmth, and timeless appeal. After years of light oak, bleached...

Dark Wood Furniture Trends for 2025: A Return t...

  Dark wood furniture is making a grand comeback in 2025, and it’s bringing with it a sense of sophistication, warmth, and timeless appeal. After years of light oak, bleached...

Cherry Dresser Makeover: A Rich, Moody Transformation

Cherry Dresser Makeover: A Rich, Moody Transfor...

There’s something special about taking a tired, worn-out piece of furniture and giving it new life. This cherry dresser had great bones but needed a refresh—so I gave it a...

Cherry Dresser Makeover: A Rich, Moody Transfor...

There’s something special about taking a tired, worn-out piece of furniture and giving it new life. This cherry dresser had great bones but needed a refresh—so I gave it a...

Why One Tool Can’t Remove Every Finish from Furniture

Why One Tool Can’t Remove Every Finish from Fur...

  If you’ve ever stripped furniture, you know there’s no one magic tool that works for every project. The type of finish, the wood, and even the details of the...

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Why One Tool Can’t Remove Every Finish from Fur...

  If you’ve ever stripped furniture, you know there’s no one magic tool that works for every project. The type of finish, the wood, and even the details of the...

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Stripping It Back to Its Roots: A French Provincial Table Transformation

Stripping It Back to Its Roots: A French Provin...

  There’s  something special about taking a piece of furniture back to its roots uncovering the beauty that’s been hidden under layers of paint and finish and giving it a...

Stripping It Back to Its Roots: A French Provin...

  There’s  something special about taking a piece of furniture back to its roots uncovering the beauty that’s been hidden under layers of paint and finish and giving it a...

What to Include When Clients Pick Up Furniture: Care, Safety, and a Personal Touch

What to Include When Clients Pick Up Furniture:...

When a client picks up a refinished furniture piece, it’s the final step in their purchase—but it’s also a great opportunity to provide value, reinforce your brand, and protect yourself...

What to Include When Clients Pick Up Furniture:...

When a client picks up a refinished furniture piece, it’s the final step in their purchase—but it’s also a great opportunity to provide value, reinforce your brand, and protect yourself...