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How to Build Bird Cage Stands
Bird cage stands should be simple and strong. They shouldn't be cumbersome, top heavy or hard to move. Simplicity is key for bird cage stands. Bird cages are not that heavy and don't need complicated...
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What Kind of Paint Will Cover Particle Board Veneer Without Sanding?
Many furniture items and cabinet units are constructed using veneer-covered particle board. Regions of particle board have a textured surface, whereas the veneer has a smoother finish. Use textured...
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How to Restore Lacquer on a Japanese Jewelry Box
Lacquer is made from the sap harvested from trees related to sumac and poison ivy. It is applied in thin layers, up to 100 or more, making a durable surface. Lacquer is cured in high humidity, and...
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How to Carve Upholstery Foam
Underneath the cloth exterior of couches, chairs and similar furniture lies a layer of foam used to provide padding. It is a soft foam that can be problematic to cut, like trying to cut into a sponge...
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How to Build a Temporary Clothing Rack
Whether you have a small apartment with insufficient space or you just have more clothing than you know what to do with, a temporary clothing rack can give you that extra storage space you need. Add a...
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How to Make an Antler Coat Rack
Antlers can make for very interesting coat racks. If you have a couple of antlers lying around, or you bought some on the Internet, put them to good use while displaying them in your entrance hall. The...
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How to Identify Ethan Allen Furniture
Identify an Ethan Allen piece of furniture -- vintage or modern -- by turning to a variety of credible resources to substantiate your claim. Whether you look to printed materials, furniture experts,...
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How to Break Plates for a Mosaic
Breaking old and chipped household plates is a cost-effective way to add decorative interest to furniture, create a stained glass effect or revamp an old or plain mirror. However, while it may be...
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DIY Reupholstering Banquet Chairs
Banquet chairs are generally used for gatherings in conference rooms, hotels, churches and other public places for seating large numbers of people efficiently. Banquet chairs often stack easily for...
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How to Make a Gin Pole for an Antenna Tower
A gin pole provides support for an antenna during construction. Large antennae are too big to build on the ground and raise as a single unit. Instead, the gin pole raises each component of the antenna...
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