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Carved Spoon, sealed with Dark Tung Oil, by @crowdogsloyd Greenwoodworking is the practice of harvesting freshly felled wood (green) and transforming, typically with hand tools only, into items like spoons, bowls, chairs, [...]

Credit: Deojay Design + Consulting With time and use, all flooring loses its luster and shine, and even the best quality hardwood starts showing its age. Likewise, spaces with concrete flooring such [...]

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 great for contemporary homes but [...]

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 woods like pine and fir since their grain patterns aren't [...]

Canoe Paddle, sealed with Hemp Oil, by @southernwoodpaddle 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 [...]

For versatility in your home improvement projects, consider Hemp Oil. Uses for Hemp Oil abound thanks to its all-natural formulation that boasts a thin consistency for easy application and fuss-free absorption into porous surfaces such [...]

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 you add farmhouse flair to [...]

Take furniture renovation projects to the next level by using dark wax to highlight furniture details. Whether you're refinishing a vintage piece or want to give a newer one an aged look, using dark wax [...]

While it makes sense to use a brush for Real Milk Paint application when you're working on smaller projects, it's typically time-consuming to use this technique for larger areas like walls and kitchen cabinets and [...]

When many potential homeowners search for their dream house, that search kicks off with a look at the kitchen. One of the busiest rooms in most homes, kitchens also tend to show their age, with [...]

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 even boost yields from certain [...]

Creating pine cone Christmas trees is a fun, easy way to celebrate the holiday season with your family. This kid-friendly craft requires minimal prep time, and if you live in an area with coniferous trees, [...]

When you want to add some extra warmth and natural color to your kitchen, few ways work better than adding butcher block counters. These sturdy countertops have forgiving surfaces that, when properly coated with sealants [...]

Faux painting may seem like a modern decorating trend, but it actually dates back to the ancient Egyptian days, when stucco and plaster finishes first became popular. These faux finishes were used to change the [...]

DIY pallet projects dominate social media due to their simplicity, but creating an attractive pallet wall requires more than tools, nails and wood. Some crafters paint their pallet wood so it matches or accents their [...]