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’ playrooms, a to-do list board for the kitchen, or giant chalkboard wall art for the living room, DIY chalkboards bring an [...]
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 more in a practical sense than it does aesthetically, but you may be surprised at how an unsightly nick or a [...]
October Color of the Month: Sage Grey We’re now well into autumn, and that means shifting our creative brainstorming to warmer palettes and neutral colors that make us feel cozy. Natural, earthy tones and the fall and winter seasons go hand in hand, but the beautiful thing about Sage Grey, our next color of the [...]
Is it a sealer? It is an enhancement? Yes, Real Milk Paint Soapstone Sealer and Wood Wax of the Real Milk Paint Company makes soapstone look fantastic and last a long time. Bonus: It’s good for more than just soapstone, too. Use our sealer on soapstone sinks & basins or wood and concrete countertops, bowls, [...]
What do you use to apply Real Milk Soapstone Sealer? Keep it simple. Grab a soft, lint-free cloth (the inside of an old sock works surprisingly well) and get to work. No brushes, rollers or foam applicators, please. How long does it take to dry? Real Milk Soapstone Sealer dry to [...]
Wooden butcher blocks are a wonderful way to add both warmth and functionality to your kitchen, but these stellar surfaces require a little extra attention. Whether you’ve got a fully integrated butcher block countertop, a collection of cutting boards, or an island that’s as utilitarian as it is aesthetically pleasing, here’s how to care for [...]
This month, our team is celebrating Independence Day and feeling especially patriotic, something reflected in our newest project. We’ve transformed a lackluster chest into an eye-catching piece of furniture that would look fantastic in almost any room in your home. How did we do it? It was surprisingly easy, thanks to a can of [...]
Once you’ve found a milk paint color you love and paint your project, don’t forget the finishing step — applying a topcoat of wax. Is wax absolutely necessary to completing your milk paint project? Not really, but when you use wax with milk paint does add a nice durable finish and tough coat to your [...]
