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How to get the distressed antique look?
Posted on October 1, 2009 | 3 CommentsMommaof2boys asked: I want to paint the trim in my house to look distressed and antique. I like the creamish/beige color with the brownish/rustic color breaking through. How do I achieve this look?antique typewriter -
How do you know if you have an antique post card or greeting card?
Posted on August 23, 2009 | 2 CommentsPet lover asked: How do you know if you have an antique post card or greeting card? My granmother- in - Law Just passed away and she seemed to share the same passion of collection postcards and greeting cards as I do! She... -
How do I clean an antique barn board pine floor?
Posted on June 29, 2009 | 3 Commentscarpetgirl asked: We have antique barn board floors in our living room and kitchen. (They were reclaimed from old barns.) They are beautiful - all different widths and lengths, individually nailed in place. They were finished with a low-shine veranthane product. ... -
How do you remove an antique finish from a class ring?
Posted on June 8, 2009 | 4 CommentsTexasRed asked: I had my college ring resized recently and it came back with an antique finish (it was originally a natural finish). Is there an easy way to remove the finish or do I have to take it back to the jeweler?french antique -
How could I make an antique icebox electric? Or attach icebox panels to a new fridge?
Posted on June 2, 2009 | 4 CommentsKelbid asked: Wondering if it is easier to take my old icebox somewhere & have electric refrigerator parts added or if it would be easier to buy a new fridge and make icebox looking panels... How would I attach the panels to the a... -
How can I treat antique furniture for bugs?
Posted on May 3, 2009 | 2 CommentsShannon asked: We bought an antique bookcase and later discovered it has bugs in it. They are eating the wood and leaving little piles of sawdust. They are very small and brown with little wings - they sort of resemble weevils. (I... -
How do you antique a mirror frame?
Posted on April 17, 2009 | 3 Commentsvioletmax asked: I have a mirror and table that you put in an entrance hall that I would like to antique. I have a base of bronze, which is very pretty, but it is not 'complete'. Thanks for your help.antique chest -
Refinishing an antique brass bed-any products I can use to stop the smudges and tarnish build-up?
Posted on April 9, 2009 | 3 Commentsadamwitzhoops asked: The bed is an antique. We are removing old tarnish and it looks nice. It smudges very easy and I don't want to keep re-polishing the bed. Any suggestions would be appreciated.antique cabinet -
Where do I go to get an antique trunk restored?
Posted on February 17, 2009 | 1 CommentKathy asked: My grandmother has an antique trunk (her grandmother's hope chest) that she's looking to get restored/refurbished. Its made of metal, and has some leather straps that need replacing. Also, the inside is just carboard and I think she'd like to put fabric in... -
How do I clean an antique wooden coffee table?
Posted on January 30, 2009 | 5 CommentsLilly asked: How do I clean an antique wooden coffee table? Its kind of dirty / dusty and the finish needs polishing to make it shiny again. Thanks for any help.antique appraisal