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, with many reflecting trends from the time of their design and construction. This often includes dated kitchen cabinet finishes that [...]
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 coniferous trees, you may not need to spend much money on supplies. From start to finish, here are some practical [...]
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 their decor, but others prefer to enhance the wood's natural hue with oil. Hemp oil is a solid choice for [...]
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 develop stains, scratches, dings and dents. While a sealing product may not prevent all of these issues, it can help [...]
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. While that sounds tasty, in the crafting and woodworking worlds, how to pickle wood is something entirely different. What Is [...]
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 [...]
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 Day, consider making this rustic farmhouse craft that’s good for the spirit, sustainable and a simple way to add beauty [...]
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 as November's color of the month. This shade of milk paint is a soft, calming green-blue hue that evokes the [...]
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 at a regular price, a unique piece, and primitive furniture could be just the great addition to your home that [...]
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 [...]
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