Michelle Radcliff

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Stories By Michelle Radcliff

  • FurnitureBy Michelle Radcliff February 27th, 2018

    What Kind Of Paint Do I Use On Wood Furniture?

    A fresh coat of paint gives wood furniture a brand new look, but the type of paint you choose can make or break the project. The best paint depends on how you use the furniture and the type of finish or style you want to achieve. Proper preparation is also important in getting an attractive and durable finish. Unfinished Wood Water-based latex paint with a gloss or semi-gloss sheen works best for furniture that gets a lot of use. It creates an easy-to-clean surface that holds up well.

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  • Luxurious dresser
    FurnitureBy Michelle Radcliff March 29th, 2010

    Types Of Dressers

    Dressers have many aliases that describe the different types: highboy, lowboy, chest of drawers, vanity and commode, to name a few. Although a dresser and a chest of drawers essentially function the same way, the difference lies in how the piece is designed.

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  • Playroom interior.
    DIYBy Michelle Radcliff September 22nd, 2009

    How To Decorate A Windowless Bedroom

    Make the most of a windowless bedroom with creative and deliberate decorating. Infusing the room with layers of light and reflective surfaces combats a cave-like feel. You can fool the eye (and mind) into forgetting about what's missing with distracting focal points, or instead simply re-create the look of a window.

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  • FurnitureBy Michelle Radcliff April 9th, 2009

    How To Stain Laminate Furniture

    Staining laminate furniture can be problematic: Laminate is not made from wood; it is a plastic material printed with a wood grain, so traditional liquid stains meant for wood can’t absorb into the material.

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  • Selecting the color
    PaintingBy Michelle Radcliff January 3rd, 2008

    How To Match Interior Wall Paint Color

    With the right tools and a little insider knowledge about paint color, your chances of finding an exact match for interior wall paint just became much higher. The first step is to clean the walls to ensure what you’re viewing is the true paint color.

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