Building your own chicken coops, complete with nesting boxes and chicken runs, lets you care for birds easily in diverse settings. Whether you want to gain more self-sufficiency or simply desire fresh eggs on demand, a backyard henhouse offers the added benefit of fostering healthier eating habits, and if you have a garden, the nitrogen-rich [...]
Is your garden failing to thrive? The problem might not be your lack of a green thumb so much as the quality of your soil. Fortunately, you don't have to move houses to remedy the situation. Wooden garden beds with cedar garden bed oil are an effective, easy solution to less-than-optimal soil conditions. Not only [...]
What's the difference between drying and non-drying oil, and which one suits your project? Perhaps more urgently, if you're out of one, can't you just swap it for the other? This can be a confusing subject, which makes this guide to DIY-friendly finishes all the more timely and essential. The Basics of Drying vs [...]
Protecting wood projects from wear, tear, and time is one thing, but what about protecting them from all that and the outdoor elements too? It may seem too good to be true, but Real Milk Paint's is actually capable of keeping your wood projects safe from all these threats, including use, wood rot, mold, [...]
When you want excellent protection for outdoor furnishings while showcasing their natural beauty, wood oils typically make the best choice due to their durability and ability to withstand the elements. Numerous wood oils such as raw linseed oil, teak wood oil and natural oils are on the market purporting to be the best oil [...]
Photo credit: @baoloi_designcraft Instagram @baoloi_designcraft Kids are known for exploring their world using their mouths rather than their hands, and parents often find themselves concerned about safety. It's easy to identify any loose parts or obvious choking hazards, but knowing whether paints and dyes are toddler or baby-safe is another matter entirely. [...]
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 Japanese wood preservation technique brings out the natural beauty of individual wood pieces and confers the practical benefits of [...]
With the popularity of charcuterie boards for both personal snacking and entertaining rising, more and more people are jumping on the meat and cheese snack train. From simple round oroval platters and rectangular trays to handmade designs cut from a round of wood and ornate options complete with internal storage, charcuterie boards run the gamut [...]
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 tree grove is located), is a favorite finish solution among hobbyists and woodworking enthusiasts due not only to its environmentally friendly formulation [...]
If you're looking for a unique way to distress well-worn finds from the garage and estate sales or thrift stores, consider painting discovered furniture primitive. This traditional folk art method offers a rustic touch to home decor, with its rough-hewn design and characteristic distressed aesthetic. Perfect for adding farmhouse flair to your kitchen, country [...]