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Proper surface preparation and proper prep work are often underestimated aspects of the painting process. Much like an artist preparing their canvas, preparing the surface adequately ensures a smoother application of paint, lessens the likelihood [...]

Plastic surfaces can be tricky to clean when you get paint on them, so knowing how to remove paint from plastic helps you better maintain your space during DIY remodeling projects. Fortunately, plastic surfaces are [...]

Real Milk Paint Outdoor Additive The difference between interior vs exterior paint is in the formulation. Interior paints need to be durable and scrubbable for easy cleaning within your home. In contrast, exterior [...]

While you probably dust wood furniture in your home often, you may need to be more meticulous when it comes to actually cleaning wooden furniture. A weekly wipe-down with a damp microfiber cloth may keep [...]

You may have noticed that certain colors affect your mood in certain ways, and that's the basis for applying color psychology in interior design. The field of color psychology looks at each hue as a [...]

If you're looking for a way to breathe new life into your entryway or hallway, consider painting the stairs for your next project. Whether you have wooden stairs that are ready for a paint job [...]

The type of paint you decide on should be based on numerous factors, including everything from drying times and sheen levels to indoor/outdoor durability and ease of cleanup. Use this information to determine whether water-based [...]

Many new parents get hand-me-down cribs from relatives or find antique options while thrifting. This makes finding the best baby-safe paint for cribs imperative when they want to remodel their finds. Unfortunately, most commercially available [...]

With its storied history as material for ship hulls and exterior siding, shiplap boards have come a long way to the interior of farmhouse, country and even modern homes. Shiplap walls, kitchen islands and fireplaces lend [...]

If you want to complete the perfect project with HempWood, Pure Tung Oil delivers beautiful wood finishes. When comparing this hard-drying finishing oil with other alternatives, such as natural hemp seed oil, teak oils, raw linseed [...]

You've scoured dozens of thrift stores, explored twice that many garage sales and stalked Facebook Marketplace listings looking for that perfect shabby chic piece of furniture to add to your country home decor. Now that [...]

Maximum protection for your woodworking projects is important, especially when it comes to objects displayed or frequently used in busy areas of your home. For that reason, a standard water-based stained surface may not be [...]