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Green Woodworking: An Introduction

Greenwoodworking is the practice of harvesting freshly felled wood (green) and transforming, typically with hand tools only, into items like spoons, bowls, chairs, and other objects. Some people even do Kiln drying to remove [...]

Stenciling Wood and Concrete Floors with Real Milk Paint

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 [...]

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 great for contemporary homes [...]

How to Paint Unfinished Wood

Painting unfinished wood with Real Milk Paint has lots of advantages for 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 [...]

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 finishing. While varnish gets the [...]

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 all-natural oil formulation that [...]

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 you add farmhouse flair [...]

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 give a newer one [...]

How to Paint with Spray Gun

While it makes sense to use a paint brush for milk paint application when you’re working on small jobs, it’s typically time-consuming to use this technique for large surfaces like walls and kitchen cabinets [...]

Why Use Real Milk Paint for Kitchen Cabinets?

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, [...]

How to Paint Pine Cones Into Christmas Trees

Painting pine cones into 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 [...]

Removing Mineral Oil

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 [...]