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What should you know before you start? You can make felt Christmas ornaments tonight. All you need is felt, scissors, a ribbon loop, and glue or thread. A woven heart takes two felt pieces and one slow weave. Loops slide through loops, and that’s the whole trick. Start with four strips per piece. It’s the easiest vers...

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At a Glance: How to Winterize Outdoor Faucets Hose off first. A hose left on keeps water trapped in the faucet. Close the inside valve, then drain. Water you drain out can’t freeze. About 15 minutes and a few dollars. No special tools for most homes.

To winterize outdoor faucets, you take off the hose, close t...


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At a Glance: How to Tone Down Orange Wood Keep the grain, lose the orange. A thin tan or greige paint wash takes honey oak toward a pale, raw white oak look. Tan, not white. A warm neutral cancels orange. Bright white can turn oak pink or chalky. Seal it so it stays pale. A clear water-based topcoat keeps the new colo...

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At a Glance: How to Whitewash Furniture Three methods, three woods. A paint wash for pine, liming wax for oak, and dry brushing for a piece that’s already painted. Thin is the secret. Mix it watery, wipe it back fast, and build up. You can always add more white. Seal it clear. A water-based topcoat keeps the white loo...

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At a Glance: How to Flip Furniture Buy smart. Look for solid wood pieces with sturdy joints and drawers that glide. Fix, then finish. Clean, repair and prime before you paint, so the finish holds up for the buyer. Price it for your area. Check what similar pieces list for near you, then take bright, straight-on photos...

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