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How to Refinish Wood Floors without Sanding | Pretty Handy Girl

How to Refinish Wood Floors without Sanding

March 2, 2015 Brittany Bailey 28 Comments

How to Refinish Wood Floors without Sanding I love our antique heart pine floors! They are beautifully distressed. The round pegs and square nails securing them in place add loads of character. However, the square nails sit flush with the surface preventing us from ever being … [Read more...]

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Recovering This End Up Style Kindergarten Chairs

February 11, 2013 Brittany Bailey 7 Comments

As a parent of two elementary school students, I always ask my kids' teachers if they need anything for their room. Usually the answer is markers, wipes, or snacks. But, my kindergartner's teacher knows about my secret identity after having taught my older son for a year. So, she … [Read more...]

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Painting an Antique Wash Stand

September 9, 2011 Brittany Bailey 116 Comments

I have amassed quite a collection of "project" furniture and objects waiting for a future date with my creative magic sessions. I worry that some of this behavior is bordering on packratness (I don't think that is a word, at least my spell check says it isn't. But, you get my … [Read more...]

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Make Me Beautiful – The Painting Step

June 19, 2010 Brittany Bailey 12 Comments

Today I'll show you the painting technique I used on the chair I stripped yesterday. Here is a list of suggested materials: Tarp or drop cloth Brush Primer Rubber gloves Sandpaper (Fine & Medium grits) Spray paint (optional handle adapter to prevent hand cramps and … [Read more...]

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