EPISODE · Jul 25, 2022 · 47 MIN
Bleeding Through Paint, Picking a Topcoat, and Must-Have Tools! - #76
from The Thrift Diving Podcast · host Serena Appiah
This week I'm fielding questions from readers Gretchen, Elizabeth, and Sveltana, who wanted to know how to stop bleed-through on an old Hoosier cabinet, which paint and topcoat to use for bedside tables in her 5-year-old's room, and what are the "must have" tools for DIY projects for basic home improvements? Listen to my answers in this episode!Click to send me an email or send the email to [email protected] & PROJECTS MENTIONED:Ombre Mid-Century Modern Dresser (that was bleeding through)Which Furniture Paint to Use? - #75 (Podcast)Which Furniture Paint to Use? (Blog post)TOOLS MENTIONED:Power Tools 101: What to Buy and How to Use ThemRESOURCES:Polycrylic vs. Polyurethane (Bob Villa)How to Use a Jigsaw (YouTube)How to Use a Circular Saw (YouTube)Follow me on Instagram @ThriftDiving to stay connected!WANT TO LEARN TO USE POWER TOOLS? I'm creating an online power tools 101 course to help you get over the fear and intimidating of using tools to become empowered with power tools! Sign up here for more info! https://thriftdiving.com/toolsSubscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribeSubscribe to my YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/thriftdivingLet’s Connect!BlogYouTubeInstagramFacebookPinterestTikTokSupport the showWANT TO LEARN TO USE POWER TOOLS? I'm creating an online power tools 101 course to help you get over the fear and intimidating of using tools to become empowered with power tools! Sign up here for more info! https://thriftdiving.com/toolsSubscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribeSubscribe to my YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/thriftdivingLet’s Connect! Blog YouTube Instagram Facebook Pinterest TikTok Twitter
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This week I'm fielding questions from readers Gretchen, Elizabeth, and Sveltana, who wanted to know how to stop bleed-through on an old Hoosier cabinet, which paint and topcoat to use for bedside tables in her 5-year-old's room, and what are the "must have" tools for DIY projects for basic home improvements? Listen to my answers in this episode! Click to send me an email or send the email to [email protected]. EPISODES & PROJECTS MENTIONED: Ombre Mid-Century Modern Dresser (that...
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