Guide to how to DIY your walls to get a distressed look by hacking off the plaster and treating it. It's cheap to do, looks brilliant and creates a real statement look in a home by interior stylist Maxine Brady.
This beginner’s guide to distressing furniture the easy way walks you through the exact process to achieve that perfectly distressed look! There is just something so wonderful about painting …
I'm going to show you how to distress new wood a quick and easy way. If you've been wondering how to make new wood look old and distressed wait until you see this method. I couldn't believe how fast it dried..
How to turn any frame or sheet of glass into an antique mirror.
Learn how to rip jeans and distress t-shirts with this DIY tutorial from American Eagle. Make your ripped jeans and tees with AE today!
Through all of my DIY projects, I've learned that it's just as much fun to distress wood yourself as it is to decorate with! And with the right tools, distressing wood is oh so easy. Here are a few of my must-have tools for the job!
DIY yourself a distressed farmhouse-style vanity. I did this one for under $40! It's the perfect update for a bathroom update.
Those ripped-up t-shirts sure can look awesome, but it seems really silly to pay so much for a shirt that’s destroyed. A great alternative is to snag something really cheap (or something you alread…
Why buy expensive distressed jeans when you can DIY them yourself? Make an old pair feel like new again with this tutorial that only includes six steps.
Every crafter will have put their hand to a touch of distressed denim at some point. Here's my version of the DIY Distressed Denim Techniques Road Tested!
DIY Distressed Jeans
This is easily one of my favorite DIY hacks ever! I love using paint and gel stain to completely transform wood. I used it for the first time on my front door, then I completely updated the paneling in my office and now I’m obsessed with this piece of furniture! We have had this dresser […]
This simple three-step process uses distressed white paint as a base color for a vintage wood look. Choose any color for your project.
It’s Themed Makeover Day! Whoohoo! One of the best perks of belonging to this crazy talented group of furniture refinishing bloggers is the creative licence I get to take every month when I churn out a new themed makeover. Today’s theme? Distressed. Holy cow was this one fun! I made this white and gold...Read More »
From rips at the knee to paint splashes and iron-on patches, here are all the ways to DIY distress your jeans at home
Everyone loves a piano. They're beautiful works of art; true conversation pieces.We love them so much, that we've got three of them right now at Bunch Auctions coming up in our June regular auction and Catalog. If you decide to place a bid on this gorgeous Steinway or one of our others, remember not to leave your old piano in the dust. No one ever wants to throw out their old piano, even when it has become non-functional. Instead of kicking it to the curb, teach that old piano some new tunes.
Want to get a reclaimed wood look without having to track down some old wood? This simple technique will make new wood look old and distressed
7 Furniture Paint Distressing Techniques explained with examples of each. Pick the perfect technique for your furniture restoration project!
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We made the rustic wide plank plywood flooring ourselves, which took some time. Installing the floors didn’t take that long, to do the dining room and
The only thing cooler than a perfectly destroyed pair of cutoffs is not having to spend a dime on a perfectly destroyed pair of cutoffs. The summer wardrobe essential can be created out of thin air—well, almost—by making them yourself. Since premium…
How to age wood in five simple steps! The best technique for a realistic, rustic aged wood look. Make your new furniture look old!
You probably have a whole dresser drawer full of old t-shirts collected at concerts, sports games, or vacation gift stores! If this t-shirt collection starts to feel boring or out of date, you may want
Gorgeous DIY aged wood bench
Why pay a fortune for Frayed jeans? When you can do it yourself! Ridgely Brode gives step-by-step instructions on how to fray your favorite jeans.
I chop the hem off pretty much every pair of jeans that I own. I started doing this because a lot of jeans were too long for me and I didn't want to have them professionally tailored. I had gone that route quite a few times in the past, but I was never happy with
We've got six easy steps to help you distress your denim like a champ (and save money in the process).
What is it about DIY furniture makeovers that seem so intimidating? You've been meaning to dress up that old dresser, wooden chair, or boring bar stool for a while now, but you're not even sure where to start. That's where these furniture paint…
This roundup of Montessori continent map work includes DIY continent maps, presentation ideas, and extensions. Perfect for classroom or homeschool!
The perfect post for fellow DIY enthusiasts who have ruined a tee or two attempting this...
Why buy expensive distressed jeans when you can DIY them yourself? Make an old pair feel like new again with this tutorial that only includes six steps.
A couple of weeks ago I shared a tutorial on our DIY Farmhouse Style Writing Desk, and I got a lot of questions on how I finished it. One of my favorite parts of building furniture is the finish. It's the details that make a piece whole, it's the details that tell the story. This was a
How to age wood in five simple steps! The best technique for a realistic, rustic aged wood look. Make your new furniture look old!
What would you say if I told you that white wax created a whitewashed look on an antique dresser in one easy step?
DIY Stick on Mirror Frame. Easy, inexpensive way to update your bathroom!! Step by Step tutorial with no need for fancy power tools!
Shop Distressed Jean Jacket for Women and other curated products on LTK, the easiest way to shop everything from your favorite creators.
I am doing a Front Porch Brick Paver Tutorial and I am taking you along for the entire project! How to transform a front porch walkway using Old Mill Brick’s thin brickwebb sheets.
A DIY tutorial explaining how to whitewash wood in 4 easy steps. Creating a vintage feel for your home with whitewashing. How to whitewash wood walls.
