Difference Between Drying and Non-Drying Oil
What's the difference between drying and non-drying oil, and which one suits your project? Perhaps more urgently, if you're out of one, can't you just swap it for the [...]
Faux Painting Techniques For Beginners
Faux decorative painting techniques may seem like a modern interior and decorating trend, but it actually dates back to the ancient Egyptian days, when stucco and plaster finishes first became [...]
Best Paint For Bee Hives
Bees are nature’s little wonders, buzzing about from flower to flower and transforming the nectar into sweet, delicious honey. Beneficial to humans, these flying insects help pollinate gardens and can [...]
How to Finish Concrete Countertops
Photo thanks to @marcortorreal on Instagram Concrete countertops confer a variety of advantages to homeowners, including the ability to customize their look to suit personal tastes. You [...]
Paint Colors for Early American Homes
If you've spent lots of time checking listings to find that perfect early American home, you likely want to restore it to its original grace and beauty. Modern paints work [...]
How to Paint Unfinished Wood with Real Milk Paint
Photo Credit @whitewoodcompany Painting unfinished wood with Real Milk Paint has lots of advantages to both novice and experienced do-it-yourselfers. First off, it's particularly well suited to common [...]
Tung Oil for Finishing a Canoe Paddle
Keeping canoe paddles well maintained takes a little elbow grease, and there’s lots of debate among rowers as to whether varnish or oil finishes make the best choice for [...]
Uses for Hemp Oil
Uses for Hemp Oil on Furniture, Wood Floors and Other Surfaces For versatility in your home improvement projects, consider Hemp Oil. Uses for Hemp Oil are abound thanks to its [...]
Finishing a Windsor Chair with Milk Paint
Democratic Chair made by Eric Cannizzaro in Still Water Cove Grey Windsor chairs capture the imagination of those who appreciate antique furnishings, and even modern replicas can help [...]
Highlight Furniture Details with Dark Wax
Take furniture renovation DIY projects to the next level by using dark wax to highlight furniture details with these great tips. Whether you’re refinishing a vintage piece or want to [...]