Vintage furniture finds are full of charm, but all that tradition and workmanship comes at a cost. A pre-plastic-era piece of furniture uses wood-on-wood glider systems that can easily fall prey to the perils of age. Normal wear and tear can cause those drawer glides to get off-kilter, rendering the drawer nearly useless and quite [...]
With its storied history as material for ship hulls and exterior siding, shiplap boards have come a long way to the interior of farmhouse, country and even modern homes. Shiplap walls, kitchen islands and fireplaces lend contemporary appeal to numerous spaces throughout your home, even working as an interesting alternative to drywall materials for your [...]
Modern furniture restoration projects work best when they use high-quality products focusing on sustainability and health consciousness. That focus has turned many discerning artisan and DIY woodworkers to the Real Milk Paint Co. in recent years, thanks to our commitment to all-natural wood finishing products that help you transform cherished pieces while maintaining your [...]
Wood garden tools help you get hard work done, whether you're growing vegetables or tending to your landscaping. Many wood-handled tools come with varnish applied, which tends to dry the grip out over time and cause discomfort during use, so you need to know how to restore wood garden tools. Since your garden tool [...]
Mastering the fine art of finishing wood fibers helps woodworking enthusiasts showcase the grain's natural beauty and enhance the furniture's longevity. Even the most skilled craftspeople can run into common wood finishing problems that mar the look of their work and affect the piece's durability. From bubbles, blushing, and brush marks to dust nibs, [...]
Waxing wood surfaces brings out the beauty in the wood grain, and a thin coat enhances the surface and lends extra protection against abrasive dust and damaging moisture. When you reapply wood wax sealer, it also softens imperfections in wood finishes by filling in minor scratches and scuffs, making wooden furniture easier to maintain [...]
Whether you're looking to transform your basement into a chic space that expands your living area or leave it almost bare bones for a workshop, painting exposed basement ceilings and drop ceilings adds flair to the area and protects the ceiling from wear and tear. The key difference between fashion and function, however, often comes [...]
Wood furniture imbues living spaces with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, owing to the natural richness of its finish. Wood surfaces with stains, however, can make their owners cringe every time they pass by — so knowing how to remove stains from wood furniture is a key skill when you want your home to look its [...]
Hempcrete offers sustainable solutions when you’re looking for building options with excellent insulation and low environmental impact. As more people flock to construction materials, prioritizing aesthetics and eco-friendliness, hempcrete seems poised for a breakthrough in the building world. There is, however, one crucial question. Can you paint hempcrete? The answer is yes but with a [...]
With sustainable construction, the name of the game for today’s eco-conscious builders, hempcrete remains an attractive choice for those who want environmentally friendly materials with top-notch aesthetic results. Adding color to hempcrete, however, often proves difficult without adding it to a lime render or plaster. That's because the technology behind this building material is [...]