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Woodworking enthusiasts are always seeking new techniques to expand their already-considerable skill sets, and one such technique that utilizes natural wood is shou sugi ban. A shooting star in interior design circles circa 2021, this [...]

If you're really into road tripping, having a camper or van saves you lots of money on hotels and lets you enjoy the comforts of home while traveling cross-country. New motorhomes typically have high price [...]

Building your own chicken coop complete with nesting boxes and a chicken run lets you care for birds easily in diverse settings. Whether you want to gain more self-sufficiency or simply desire fresh eggs on [...]

When it's time to redo your interior design, choosing the right colors plays a big role in your satisfaction with the completed project. Smaller spaces make this selection process complex at times — if you [...]

A drying oil extracted from the seeds of the tung tree, pure tung oil by the Real Milk Paint Co. offers a water-resistant finish that doesn't yellow or go rancid with time. Tung oil, also known as Chinawood oil (derived from where the tung [...]

Fans of upcycling garage sale or thrift store finds may discover lots of unique pieces on their digs. Things like ugly upholstery hues sometimes make the difference between a must-have and a hard pass. Oftentimes, [...]

Painting a wooden fence helps preserve the wood and makes your home's exterior look more attractive. Whether the fence is new, faded by time or you just want to change the color, the Real Milk Paint Co. [...]

Log cabins make cozy alternatives to modern homes, providing a touch of nostalgia whether used as a vacation spot or full-time dwelling. To enjoy your log cabin fully, however, you want to keep it looking [...]

Having the right tools for the task at hand helps you breeze through even the toughest of jobs. Likewise, wax brushes from The Real Milk Paint Co. simplify the process of finishing painted projects with [...]

Concrete countertops confer a variety of advantages to homeowners, including the ability to customize their look to suit personal tastes. You can create a minimalist look by using concrete alone or add other materials, such [...]

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 [...]