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By: Centsational Girl » Blog Archive » Oak Mantel Makeover

Centsational Girl » Blog Archive » Oak Mantel Makeover — Tue, 18 May 2010 21:13:34 +0000

[...] my oak staircase banister last year to give it an espresso finish, and I’ve also primed and painted oak [...]

By: clairesmom05

clairesmom05 — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:32:18 +0000

I worked at a home decorating store and we had our own method for hanging items for your walls using ribbon. Introducing the "Fake Hang": Hang the item (we'll say it's a mirror)on the wall. Hang the nail cover/button (rodworks.com or Hobby Lobby) above the mirror. Using 1/2 yard of ribbon hang it over the nail cover and secure each end behind the mirror with scotch tape. (no joke!) Take about another yard of your ribbon and tie it around the nail cover and make a bow or just tie it in a simple knot and trim the ends. This method is good for kids rooms or high traffic areas where the mirror may get bumped a lot. There is also a chance of the wood splitting if stapled into the frame. I love, love, LOVE this site and get so many great ideas from you! Thanks!

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 13 May 2009 19:34:00 +0000

Transforming oak: I’m for it!

By: Kara

Kara — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:24:00 +0000

Most of the cabinets in my house are oak, and I have started refinishing some of them. I loved how they turned out in the bathroom so now I am tackling the laundry room. I think it is a great way to refresh a room for very little cost!