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89 How-Tos From Steve Bull

1. 21. How to Apply a Faux Wood Technique to a Dresser

   

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   After the walls are painted, the dresser in this bedroom gets a faux wood look using a graining tool.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

2. 22. How to Apply Silver Leaf to a Vanity

   

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   Learn how to transform a vanity from plain to modern using a silver leaf technique.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

3. 23. How to Paint Shutters using a Flogging Technique

   

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   A flogging technique gives ordinary shutters an extraordinary look.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

4. 24. How to Create Terra Fresco Walls

   

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   Create a Tuscan look with terra fresco walls by using a plaster mix and shades of terra cotta paint.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

5. 25. Children's Table and Chair Set

   

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   This children's table gets cleaned up by using a mottling technique and creating leather looking buttons.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

6. 26. How to Create Distressed Molding

   

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   Give a room an aged appearance by using a distressing technique on crown molding.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 27. How to Paint a Bookcase with Rich Brown Tones

   

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   Make a bookcase more interesting by painting it in rich browns with metallic accents.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

8. 28. How to Paint Faux Wood-Grain Pocket Doors

   

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   Liven up pocket doors with a faux wood-grain technique.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

9. 29. How to Paint a Gold-Leafed Fireplace

   

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   A rich coat of paint and gold-leaf accents add a dash of panache to the Victorian-era fireplace.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

10. 30. Faux Finish Bronzing Technique

    

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    Learn a faux-finish bronzing technique to bring a rich glow of color to walls.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $100 to $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate