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Repaint and renew

It’s easy to reinvent a worn wooden chair: Sand off old color by hand, prime it with a spray primer, coat with spray-on paint (use an enamel or acrylic), and finish with a spray gloss, Soto says. Got iron or metal pieces? Use a metal brush to get rid of dirt, then spray on primer, paint (try Rust-Oleum), and sealer.