The Art of Crafting a Beautiful Life: Tutorials &amp; Guides by Amy Howard

Top 8 One Step Paint™ Colors

Here at Amy Howard at Home, we pride ourselves on creating top-notch products that are versatile, easy to use, and safe. Of course, one of...

Upscale Vintage Chic: Must-Learn Techniques for Restoration

Have you ever seen a beautiful piece of wood furniture that just screamed for some TLC? Amy is showing you just how to rescue and...

How to Gild Your Hardware

Gilding is an easy, quick way to give new life to your hardware, whether it’s on a dresser, cabinets, or a decorative piece with knobs...

Faux Tortoise Shell Finish

“Faux” means to fool the eye, and thanks to Amy’s 30+ years in the furniture and refinishing world, she has perfected the art of the...

Transform Your Terracotta Pots

Do you have a few clay pots around the house or that you’ve rescued from garage sales? Or maybe you bought one too many for...

How to Use Amy Howard’s Glazing Techniques to Add Boho Chic Style and Texture to Your Refinished Furniture

If you want to add a layered, textured look to furniture or accent décor, glaze can help you achieve it. Whether you call it “boho...

Learn How to Paint Your Floors

Sometimes you’ll see photos on Pinterest of gorgeous floors and think “I want that!” This week on Finish Friday, Amy shows us her tricks to...

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...

The Art of Crafting a Beautiful Life: Tutorials & Guides by Amy Howard

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