Graham Smith, Author at Do It With Cans

Painting UPVC with Bedec Multi Purpose Paint

Posted by Graham Smith, on November 20, 2023. Tags: diy, house maintenance, paint

Over the last twenty years that I have been a painter and decorator there has been one question that is without a doubt the most popular question. Can you paint any type of surface such as wood, glass, wall tiles or UPVC? The simple answer is yes! Nowadays you can buy paint for any surface […]

Painting A Wood-Stained Banister Rail Using Rustoleum Furniture Paint

Posted by Graham Smith, on November 20, 2023. Tags: diy, house maintenance, paint, rustoleum

There is no doubt that over the years, trends and fashions come and go. This is never more noticeable than in home decoration. Back in the 1950/60s, all wood in a home was stained with wood stain. Invariably, the colours chosen for this wood stain were quite dark, such as mahogany, teak or an oak […]

How to revamp an old cast-iron garden bench

Posted by Graham Smith, on September 11, 2023. Tags: cuprinol, diy, garden bench, Hammerite, paint, upcycling

Create a lovely spot for relaxing in your garden by revamping an old garden bench. We inherited a pair of cast-iron bench ends from a grandparent and, having been stored outside for decades, they were looking rather worse-for-wear, with flaking layers of old paint and plenty of rust. The seat planks were crumbling or missing […]

Empty paint can upcycled to a lamp

Posted by Graham Smith, on September 4, 2023. Tags: diy, lamp, makeover, upcycle

I always use paint that comes in metal cans, not only because metal is easily recyclable, meaning the packaging can be recycled and avoid landfill, but also because you can reuse the can to create something useful and beautiful for your own home. Cleaned out paint cans are great for storing paintbrushes or as makeshift […]

How to DIY a Bug Hotel from Cans

Posted by Graham Smith, on September 1, 2023. Tags: diy, garden diy, upcycling

Bees, bugs and beetles are helpful visitors to your garden. Some insects can help to pollinate your plants, fruit trees and flowers to boost growth, while others eat destructive pests or break down organic matter to keep your garden healthy. This ‘bug hotel’ project is a great way to attract more bugs into your garden […]

Renovate Your Summerhouse with Cuprinol Garden Shades

Posted by Graham Smith, on August 31, 2023. Tags: diy, garden diy, makeover, summerhouse, upcycling, wood diy, wood staining

Summertime is traditionally the time when we get out in the garden and start sorting out all the borders, trees and flowers, so it’s all looking its best. Many gardens nowadays have extra garden buildings such as greenhouses, sheds or even a summerhouse. Summer is the perfect time to make sure that all these garden buildings […]

Porch makeover with Lick paint

Posted by Graham Smith, on July 17, 2023. Tags: diy, lick paint, makeover, paint, porch, power drill, Rustins, vinyl floor, wood dyr

Your hallway, or in my case porch, is the first thing you and your guests see when entering a house. Therefore, I think it needs to set the tone for the style of your home… a little taste of what’s to come, so to speak. As my porch was as bland as could be, with […]

Make a decorative wood panel with Rustin’s Wood Dye

Posted by Graham Smith, on July 17, 2023. Tags: 70s design, decorative wood panel, diy, Fireplace, plywood, Rustins, scrao wood, wood dye, wood panel, woodwork

When we had the gas fireplace taken out of our dining room, I found out they hadn’t continued the beautiful bronze tiles behind it. So, I was left with a very ugly bare piece of plaster. I tried to find matching tiles, but when that search wasn’t successful, I had to think of other solutions… […]

How to turn a pair of stools into a handy bench

Posted by Graham Smith, on April 14, 2023. Tags: bench, diy, furniture, ronseal, rustoleum, upcycle, upcycling, varnish

Creating a bench for your hallway or porch provides a handy space for your family and friends to sit while taking off their shoes. You can customise it with your choice of colours and can build it to a comfortable height for either adults or children. With just a couple of tatty old kitchen stools […]

Photo collage art with Coconut & Cotton glue

Posted by Graham Smith, on April 14, 2023. Tags: arts and crafts, diy, glue, photo art, photo art project

My wall needed some new art and instead of buying a new print I thought I’d try my hand at making some photo collage art with materials I already had lying around. It resulted in a unique project on a budget, just the way I like it 😊 I’m using photos I printed out from […]

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