How to Paint and Distress Crown Royal Bottles
So, what does The Purple Stiletto do with things that most people would throw away? Get creative, of course! I was presented with some clear glass bottles, the contents having long since been enjoyed. The texture was exactly what I was looking for! This made things interesting and, in some way, made my job easier. I started by gathering the …
Deck Staining Tools: What’s Better, What’s Best?
When it comes to applying stain or sealer to your deck, there are a wide variety of tools and applicators available. But which tools work the best? Which ones do the job quicker than anything else? Success on a deck project–as well as your overall experience–depends largely on the tools you use to apply the stain. Using the wrong tools …
How Do I Clean an Old, Gray Deck?
“We just bought a new house and the deck looks terrible! It’s gray and faded. How do we get it ready for a new coat of stain?” This is a question we hear all the time–in one form or another. Sometimes, it’s about a deck that’s never been stained or protected. Other times it’s about a deck that has been …
The Eyebrow Incident
The wheels started to come off right away this morning when I moved a little slower than normal while getting ready. A little delay here, a little delay there and I found myself in a time crunch. And that’s never a good thing. But, I figured I’d be OK. That I’d make up for lost time by moving a little …
