Have you ever wondered how long you should let the stain dry before wiping it off? Well, I did too, so I decided to run a little experiment to help me better answer that question. I found exactly how long you should let the stain dry before wiping it off to get the exact color … Read more
Have you ever wondered if you’re supposed to sand the final coat of polyurethane? The polyurethane can says to sand between coats, but it’s a little confusing as to whether that includes the final coat or not. So I ran an experiment to determine how the final coat turns out if you sand it (or … Read more
How To Build A Faux Mantel – An Easy Mantel DIY Project Are you looking for a budget-friendly way to give your fireplace a makeover, but don’t know where to start? Then this tutorial on a DIY floating mantel is for you! Part of our 1950s Ranch renovation included replacing the chimney flue, wall stone, … Read more
Have you ever wondered if you can use an orbital or palm sander to sand between coats of polyurethane? I wondered the same thing because it seems like it would save so much time! But I wasn’t sure, so I had to test this theory. Here is what I found: An orbital or palm sander … Read more
Tiling Your Own Bathroom – The Easiest Type Of Tile To Install – Palisade/Dumawall Tile UPDATE: Palisade Waterproof Grout-Free Tiles have replaced Dumawall tiles in the U.S. They are the same product, just simply rebranded, so I will use them interchangeably throughout this article. Are you looking for a DIY shower tile that will help you upgrade … Read more
