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Month: March 2019

Ugly Door Makeover

Ugly Door Makeover

When we built our home in 2000, honey oak was in style. I thought it looked great. Now I’m completely over it and ready for an update. So instead of buying a new door, I added crown molding touches with pleasing results. I started by removing the door. It’s not necessary to take it off, but I think it’s easier to work with. I sanded the door by hand. Not much sanding is needed, you just want to rough up…

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Unique Crown Molding Above A Kitchen Window

Unique Crown Molding Above A Kitchen Window

I could never decide what to put above my kitchen window. It is a focal point, and I wanted something unique. Then one day, while browsing around Hobby Lobby, I spotted this wooden accent piece. Something about the shape and design appealed to me. I loved the look, but the piece needed some work. First, I painted and stained it to match the window frame. I wanted it to look like it was part of the frame. Next, I extended…

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Add Furniture Bun Feet to Kitchen Cabinets

Add Furniture Bun Feet to Kitchen Cabinets

I recently had my kitchen cabinets professionally repainted. Fortunately, the painter left me some of the base paint and stain. Now it was time to add the bun feet. You can buy the bun feet at home improvement stores or online. The feet I chose were priced at about $3.00 a piece. After painting and staining, I removed the screw with pliers (just to be safe when cutting). I measured the height from floor to cabinet bottom and marked the…

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