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Real Milk Paint, Hemp Oil: The Easy Trick to Making Your Pallet Wall Look Better Than Ever

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 [...]

Seal Concrete Countertops with Real Milk Paint for Protection and Maintenance

Many homeowners choose concrete countertops for their durability, but the truth is that no material is indestructible. An untreated working surface will crack over time, especially if you don’t seal them. They can also [...]

Mineral Oil vs Tung Oil: The Ultimate Guide

We get a ton of questions from customers trying to understand the differences between mineral oil vs tung oil, so we've created a post to answer them all. Whether you're looking for a quick [...]

How to Pickle Wood With Milk Paint

If someone suggests an afternoon of pickling, those unfamiliar with DIY terminology and home improvement projects might reasonably assume they should gather up a bushel of cucumbers and some vinegar and get to work. [...]

DIY Chalkboard with Real Milk Paint

DIY chalkboard projects and crafts are seemingly everywhere these days, and there’s a good reason why: they’re a fun home improvement project. Whether you plan to use your project as an easel for kids’ [...]

How to Protect Outdoor Wood Furniture

The air is warmer, you haven’t put on your winter coat in weeks and the birds are chirping up a storm — spring must be just around the corner. The shifting weather means it’s [...]

Eco Industrial House Dinning Room Table

Its been a long time coming, but we have started the EI House build starting with the dining room table. The goal was to create an epic centerpiece that would showcase what is capable with [...]

Create a DIY Rustic Wooden Heart for Valentine’s Day

Flowers are nice and chocolates are sweet (pun intended), but few things are as sentimental and appreciated as a handmade gift. If you're looking for DIY projects to surprise someone you love this Valentine's [...]

Maintaining And Restoring Old Tools

Restoring Old Tools Tools are often viewed as utilitarian items, prized for what they can do for you rather than how they look. It's true that the condition of your rake or spade matters [...]

Blue Spruce: Paint Color for November

It’s the month of November, and we’re honoring the great outdoors this time of year — and infusing our workbench and website with a creative nod to Christmas trees — by choosing Blue Spruce [...]

Odorless Mineral Spirits vs Paint Thinner vs Citrus Solvent: Which Is Best For Your Project

Ensuring oil-based paint and latex paint have a smooth consistency helps these paints glide well across your chosen surface. Unfortunately, when these paints sit a while, they tend to clump up and require a [...]

Step by Step Guide to Primitive Furniture and Home Decor

Real Milk Paint’s Guide to Primitive Furniture & Home Décor Upcycling has become a big trend and popular hobby, especially for furniture lovers. People are combing garage sales hoping to stumble across something exciting [...]