Category: Furniture Refinishing

  • Refinishing an Art Deco Waterfall Desk

    Refinishing an Art Deco Waterfall Desk

    One day as I was leaving school, it was trash day in the neighborhood and this cute little waterfall desk was sitting on the side of the road. I quickly enlisted the help of my coworker and it was in my car. This was the first time I’ve picked up something off the side of…

  • Creating a Hidden Litter Box with an Old Cabinet

    Creating a Hidden Litter Box with an Old Cabinet

    Do you like cats? Do you have cats? Want cats? Yes? Then this post is for you. I have had cats all my life and the only down side to living with cats is where to put that stinking litter box. It’s gross, unsightly, smells, and the litter tracks everywhere. Well, if this is your…

  • Furniture Refinishing: To Paint or To Stain?

    Furniture Refinishing: To Paint or To Stain?

    When refinishing furniture you have two main options, staining or painting. I found that this can be quite a contentious topic, with some lamenting how paint ruins furniture while others argue wood is heavy and outdated. Lets take a look at the reasons why you might choose one over the other when refinishing your furniture….