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22 Aug
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How to Price Your Furniture Flips for Profit: A Step-by-Step with a Free Calculator

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Hey everyone! I'm Brenda from Phoenix Furniture Studio, and today, this blog post is all about taking the guesswork out of pricing your...
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29 Jul
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Easy and Inexpensive DIY Furniture Dollies

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August 15, 2024
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Hey everyone! I'm Brenda from Phoenix Furniture Studio, and today, this blog post will guide you through the process of creating mobile...
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23 Jul
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Reviving a Vintage Cocktail Cabinet: A Detailed Guide with a Bold Wallpaper Twist

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August 15, 2024
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Hey everyone! I'm Brenda from Phoenix Furniture Studio, and today, I'm thrilled to share the step-by-step process of how I transformed ...
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16 Jul
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£15 Garage Paint Booth | NO TOOLS REQUIRED!

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August 15, 2024
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This blog post will guide you through the process of creating a functional spray booth in your workshop or garage, using a simple kit a...
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11 Jul
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10 Top Tips on Painting Furniture Like A Pro

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August 15, 2024
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In this post, we will be decoupaging the top of a badly water damaged mid-century G Plan Long John nesting table. Normally, we would try and restore G Plan pieces, but sadly this table was just too damaged for us to try and fix. We absolutely love how it turned out, and it definitely speaks to my Zimbabwean heritage!
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11 Jul
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Do I Really Need to Sand? The Essential Guide to Prepping Furniture for Painting

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August 15, 2024
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Sanding is a crucial step in the furniture painting process. But is it always necessary? Let's dive into the importance of sanding, whe...
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09 Jul
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How To Paint Furniture | Easily Update & Modernise Your Oak Furniture

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August 15, 2024
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In this post, I'll walk you through the process of transforming a dated chest of drawers into a modern piece of furniture with a fresh ...
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24 Jun
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Revamping a Vintage Sideboard: A DIY Guide for a Modern Look

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July 9, 2024
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Don't let that outdated orange sideboard collect dust in your garage! With a little creativity and elbow grease, you can turn it into a...
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22 Jun
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How to Clean Furniture Before Painting: A Step-by-Step Guide

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July 9, 2024
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This blog post is a companion to the video titled "How to Clean Furniture Before Painting: The Ultimate Guide!" In this informative vid...
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13 Mar
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Revamp a Vintage Chest of Drawers with Stencils PLUS FREE STENCILLING CHEAT SHEET!

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August 28, 2024
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Let's revamp this vintage chest of drawers with various methods including applying decoupage paper, painting, and finishing touches like stencilling, glazing, and waxing to add depth.
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    Vintage Winterling West Germany Tea/Coffee Set | 4pc | Brown Speckled | W Crown
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    Vintage Vision Corning Microwave Browner | 24cm Grill Dish | Original Box
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