Wow Them With Wood by Bruce Johnson (NAPSA)—More and more homeownersare taking a shine to wood, and discovering great new waysto express their style and creativity. To help you bring out the beauty of wood in your home, Minwaxoffers Wood Beautiful magazine. It’s filled NUT ~ 4 with wood finishing s and home improve=ment projects that ;show the latest trends in decorating with wood. Here are 4 some highlights from the free, 36-page color magazine: Floored By The Walls— Flooring on walls? Yes, we’re not kidding. For a stunning backdrop in a foyer or living room,try layering a wall with woodflooring strips in a herringbone pattern. Then stain the wood to bring out the beauty of the natural woodgrain. A Fresh Face—A colorful makeoveris all it takes to transform a basic builder’s kitchen into a heart-of-the-home gathering place. Refinishing existing wooden cabinets and replacing hardware are key ingredients in this stylish facelift. * Tables For You—Atale of two dining tables, each with a new lease on life. Turn one into a coffee table with a dramatic new look while the other gets a fashionable update with a cheery fresh color choice. Woodworking expert Bruce Johnson offers tips on beautifying your home with wood. Stools Step Up—Inexpensive step stools found at flea markets and tag sales for a song can be given the beauty treatment with new stains and finishes that really make them sing. To obtain your free copy of Wood Beautiful, stop by a participating Minwax retailer, visit minwax.com or write to Wood Beautiful Offer, P.O. Box 1211, Grand Rapids, MN 55745-1211. e Bruce Johnson is a noted author, craftsman and expert on wood finishing and antiques restoration.
