Scandinavian Executive Desk @thefurnituredr Lilly (aka @thefurnituredr) transforms a worn mid-century modern Scandinavian executive desk into a stunning statement piece. Using Real Milk Paint Co.'s Dark Half for a nourishing, rich, deep finish and Soft Wax to help sticky wood drawers glide again, Lilly expertly [...]
Painting a wooden fence helps preserve the wood and makes your home's exterior look more attractive. Whether the wood fence is new, faded over time, or you just want to change the color, the Real Milk Paint Co. offers solutions for how to paint a wood fence that includes milk paints in a wide range [...]
Food-safe wood finishes expand the use of both handmade and ready-made items in the kitchen and playroom. Though most sealers provide a food-safe wood finish once dry, these modern wood finishes aren’t typically food-safe straight from the package and may even contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that make them unsafe to apply outside well-ventilated [...]
Wine storage requires a bit of finesse, and if you’re a fan of good vino, you probably want dedicated space to maintain your wine collection until you’re ready to sip it. Fortunately, if you have a reliable basement that is free of natural light or a properly sealed interior room, you can create a [...]
DIY Patio Furniture with @buildingbridget Watch The Full Project We had an amazing time collaborating with @buildingbridget on her stunning DIY patio set! She brought her creativity to life using our nontoxic, hard-working Outdoor Defense Oil and Dark Tung Oil to give the wood a rich, long-lasting finish [...]
Woodworking Tool Chest Build with @4esttrekker "I use this tool chest every day and love the way the color adds some old-world class to my otherwise-drab work space." We recently partnered with @4esttrekker, a skilled craftsman known for his exceptional woodworking projects. He built a stunning tool chest [...]
Butcher Block Rehab with @evergreenrestorations In a recent collaborative project with @evergreenrestorations, she restored an old butcher block to its former glory using Tung Oil. This nontoxic, food-contact-safe oil was the perfect choice, deeply penetrating the wood to enhance its natural grain while providing a durable, water-resistant [...]
Raised Garden Bed Build with @buildingbridget Watch The Full Project We teamed up with Bridget, who built a raised garden bed at home to help grow some greens for her dinner table. This easy-to-follow project demonstrates how simple it is to create a functional and beautiful garden bed with [...]
@marcortorreal on Instagram 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 wet concrete alone or concrete mix with other materials, such as ceramic, cement paste, seashells, or glass, to create a unique design with [...]
When you need solutions for protecting wood, including both previously oiled wood and bare wood, the first two finishing oils you're likely to encounter in your search are tung oil vs linseed oil. Both raw linseed oil and pure tung oil are naturally derived oils often used to finish woodworking crafts, wood furniture, wood floors [...]