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21 Dining Chair Makeovers Anyone Can Do Including You

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - These dining chair makeovers include new fabric-covered seats and pretty painted finishes in all colors. Painted dining chairs with fabric seats are at the top of my favorite makeovers list. You can paint wood chairs, metal chairs, and plastic chairs. The difference between the before and after is so dramatic. I can't say that about...
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Avoid These Mistakes When Planning A Home Improvement Project

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - Starting a home improvement project can be thrilling, but it’s important to go through the process carefully to get the results you envision. Many homeowners make mistakes that make their dream renovations go wrong. Consider these points when thinking about your next home improvement project.  1. Ignoring the Budget Forgetting to plan out how much...
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19 Antiqued Furniture Makeovers

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - Antiqued paint finishes give furniture depth and character. You can buy furniture with an antique or aged look in furniture stores, but you can also achieve this antiqued finish yourself.  Did any of these antique furniture makeovers inspire you? That’s it for me. Have a great day, Kathy
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13 Dollar Tree Items My 93 Year Old Dad Says Will Simplify Your Life

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - Do you talk to many 93-year-olds during the day? My Dad is 93, and I talk with him regularly. I have to say he is full of good information and is quite witty. I've learned a lot from him over my 68 years. There are a lot of things he does that cracks me up...
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Nashville Flea Market November And December 2023 Dates And Information

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - The Nashville Flea Market happens the third weekend of every month except for the months of November and December. The holidays usually push the dates up to the third weekend. November is the best month to find Christmas items; in December, you can find everything! Nashville Flea Market Dates and Times for The November 2023...
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12 Hot Glue Decor Projects

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - Create hot glue decor projects and crafts in minutes. The things you can make with hot glue guns are endless. I’m not sharing tips or tricks here; just projects I’ve created with hot glue guns. Wreaths Putting together a wreath using a grapevine for the base is easy when you use hot glue. Select seashells...
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Transform Guy Furniture To Girl Furniture With Fuchsia Paint And White Drawer Pulls

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - completely change the look of a piece of furniture with paint. That's what I did here and now I'm doing the happy dance. This all-wood chest of drawers was completely masculine and now it is definitely feminine. I layered two colors of paint for a custom look and added bright hardware. I made a video...
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Prettiest Painted Furniture Makeovers

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - Paint furniture any color, including white, add new hardware, or update the old, and the results are amazing. Old furniture or new cheap furniture often needs to be updated. Grab a can of paint and make it happen. I try different paint techniques, and often, the makeovers take a turn. The results range from soft...
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Enchanting Easter Crafts To Brighten Your Spring Decor

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - These Easter craft projects are made with various items, including upcycled Ball jars, recycled light fixture globes, junk treasures, and new craft supplies. Take these ideas and make them your own. Easter Crafts for Spring Decorating Easter is right up there with Christmas for cool decor. I think I like Easter decorations because they are...
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15 Beautiful Boho Decor Ideas

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - Boho decor often features rattan, macrame, and colorful fabrics with ethnic patterns. I was a teen in the 1960s and loved boho fashion and eclectic decor, which was popular during the “hippy” era. I admit to being a fan of bold colors and Sarah’s Boho planters and the Bohemian Dreamcatcher are eye-catching! Do you have...
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Always Look For These 10 Thrift Store Things For Your Home

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - Bargains can always be found at thrift stores if you look closely enough. There is a lot of undesirable merchandise to sift through first before you get to the good stuff. Recently, thrifty shoppers met in an online discussion to reveal items you should never pass up on when shopping at secondhand stores. 1. Cast...
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10 Bathroom Decorating Ideas to Spruce Up Your Personal Space

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - Isn't it funny that your bathroom is your first stop in the morning and last at night, yet when it comes to home decor, we often let our bathrooms take the backseat? Our bathrooms can be one of the most intimidating spaces to decorate. And for good reason: we don't want extra things cluttering the...
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13 Two-Tone Furniture Makeovers Featuring Paint And Original Stained Finish

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - These two-tone furniture makeovers will have you rethinking your painted furniture projects. It’s okay to paint old furniture especially if you showcase the original stained finish. If you’ve been here a while, you know I paint, usually everything. Lately, however, I have wanted to try to save at least part of the original look- talking...
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13 DIY Mercury Glass Projects You Can Make At Home

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - Add some sparkle and shine to your space with fancy DIY mercury glass. You can make mercury glass at home using various paints and paint colors to personalize the projects your way! Did you pick a favorite mercury glass project? To create a unique piece, all you need is a glass jar, bottle, wine glass,...
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Multi-Purpose Thrift Store DIY Upcycle

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - This upcycle project includes an inexpensive thrift store find, succulents, and chocolate candy. What can be better than that? Plus today is Thrift Store Decor Tour Day and you guys know what that means. I bought the stand/holder with the three metal cups at the thrift store for $1.99. I think it's a condiment server,...
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10 Amazing Garage Sale Finds That Will Leave You Speechless

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - Everyone enjoys a great garage sale story. Countless people have stories of garage sale triumphs, from purchasing hard-to-find items to obtaining expensive memorabilia for rock-bottom prices. Recently, these people came together in an online discussion to reveal the garage sale finds that still take their breath away. 1. An Underappreciated Guitar Often, unused and unappreciated...
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The Right Furniture Knobs Are Important

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - This is a very short post about selecting the right furniture knobs for your furniture makeovers or furniture refreshes.  I painted the side table/nightstand back in November and couldn’t find knobs I really liked. I put these on and decided they would do. Several of you commented about the knobs and that they did not...
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14 Favorite Banana Desserts

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - Craving something sweet? Try one of these yummy banana desserts. Pick one to make today, and your family will thank you! Now you are really craving a sweet, right? Thanks for being here, Kathy
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Painted Desk With An Antique Chalk Finish | Dixie Belle Color Caviar

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - When I spotted the desk at my favorite junk shop, I knew just how I would paint it. There was a pretty detail on the desk that I hoped to save from the paintbrush, and I did!  I paid $40 for the desk. It had lost most of it's original drawer pulls but that wasn't...
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DIY Love Sign For Your Valentine

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - Create a DIY love sign using finds from your garage, junk drawer, or workshop.  This is a fun piece to display for Valentine’s Day. I can keep the sign for next year or take the sign apart and use the pieces in another project.  This is Thrift Store Decor Tour Day, and we have nine...
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