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"I find that a chest of drawers sells much better when you remove the mirror and sell it as a separate piece. So, I end up with a lot of orphaned mirrors. I chose to paint these as a collection because the multiple styles and colors make a strong artistic statement when hung together. The fact that these particular mirrors had some beautiful detail just made the entire project even more fun," says Blair. For this one, she 1) Removed the long attachment pieces from the back of the mirror so that the mirror would have a nice straight line on the bottom
2) Wood-filled the holes 3) Applied Knack custom green paint in latex. (This is a color that she mixed, and have named it Esme Green after the first piece she used it on.)
4) Lightly sanded and finished the surface in a brown wax

Home: Barb Blair helps with a DIY furniture makeover

Before you toss that hand-me-down dresser, Barb Blair suggests you try giving it a paint job.

Create your own career experience

Here are five ways to take control of your experience.

CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 04: Phil Mickelson of the United States looks on from the eighth hole during the second round of the Wells Fargo Championship at the Quail Hollow Club on May 4, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Phil Mickelson’s trainer shares his diet and exercise tips for golfers

We got tips from Sean Cochran, the golfer’s trainer

Tips for stress-free moving

FlatRate Moving expert gives us advice on how to make our next move stress-free.

Kristin McGee (Provided)

Celebrity trainer Kristin McGee’s five tips for a healthy, happy pregnancy

Water, yoga and movement can improve those nine months.

Spanish police get serious on crime using Twitter jokes

Spain’s national police are using Twitter to track down criminals through jokey messages to citizens that has led to 300 arrests in the past year.

Why fad diets lead to yo-yoing weight, and tips for real healthy eating

The list of fad diets goes on and on.

How to avoid summertime sports stress for kids

Summer deadlines don’t have to be a time to panic.

Cops say Kevin McClinton, 21, is responsible for the deadly shooting of 14-year-old D'Aja Robinson.

Cops ID suspect in shooting death of 14-year-old girl

Police have identified a suspect in the deadly shooting of a 14-year-old Queens girl on a city bus earlier this [...]

Vegetables and Fruits Arrangement

Delicious ways to add more veggies to your Memorial Day cookout

Some easy ideas for grilling produce