DIY Projects

The Easy Way to Refinish Cabinets

Your kitchen is the heart of your home. If you dislike your kitchen’s current look, you may be daydreaming about renovating… but maybe you don’t...

How to Use Milk Paint and Cracked Gesso for Aged, Antique Finishes

One Step Paint is one of Amy Howard at Home’s most popular products because it’s great for thicker, opaque coverage. But Toscana Milk Paint, another popular item,...

Make an Old Lamp POP! With Amy Howard at Home Furniture Lacquer

Lamps are one of those things that you keep for years because they offer the light you need to see or read at night. But...

What's the Difference Between Milk Paint and Chalk-based Paint?

When you first set out to start your next DIY project, you might be overwhelmed by options. Which tools do you use, and which paints?...

Recreate Iconic European Finishes Using Toscana Milk Paint

It’s often hard to see the potential of a piece when you first buy or rescue it. Sometimes, it’s even harder to see how you...

Restoring Wood Furniture and Leather Surfaces

When it comes to your wood furniture, including tables, chairs, and shelving, it can be hard to know how to restore and maintain them. Most...

Make Your Own Beautiful Zinc Bucket for Your Garden

Buckets don’t have to utilitarian only. You can make them beautiful and functional with just a little bit of help from some Zinc Antiquing Solution and a...

How To Easily Transfer Images Onto Furniture & Decor

Ever wish you could transfer beautiful prints or script onto your surfaces? With Amy Howard at Home’s Copycat solution, you can! Simply use inkjet printers...

How to Create Aged and Stenciled Wood Furniture

This week on Finish Friday, Amy concludes the 2-part series on techniques for weathering and aging wood pieces. In Part 1, Amy showed off some gorgeous...

Old World Wood Finishes: How to Use Better With Age to Antique and Refinish Natural Wood Furniture and Decor

When it comes to aging wood furniture and decor, you need the highest quality products to ensure the best finish. At Amy Howard at Home,...

How to Rescue & Restore Lamps

Do you have a few lamps that you want to donate because they’re just… ugly? Don’t toss them out just yet! This week on Finish...

A DIY Dog Bed for Your Furry Friend

In about 2.5 hours, your dog will be living in luxury in their new doggy bed. You’ll also get a beautiful antique piece that looks...

DIY Projects

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