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 [...]
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 rundown, trying to decide which product to buy or just want to understand fact vs myth, we've got you covered. [...]
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 [...]
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 time to get excited about patio season, but is your outdoor wooden furniture ready to face the elements when those [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 little help getting back to their original quality. Using mineral spirits and other paint thinners to thin overly viscous paint [...]