I did an experimental DIY this week and oh my gosh it turned out better than I imagined it would! I picked up a wood trunk that I absolutely loved but the color was a little too dark for me … So I thought I’d give bleaching it a try! …
Read More »DIY Bleached Wood Trunk
I did an experimental DIY this week and oh my gosh it turned out better than I imagined it would! I picked up a wood trunk that I absolutely loved but the color was a little too dark for me … So I thought I’d give bleaching it a try! …
Read More »Did You Know You Can Finish Wood Floors with Soap?
I’ve been trying to figure out what we want to do with the wood floors in the attic. If possible, I’d like to avoid sanding them down. I really like the patina they’ve developed over the decades, and I want to preserve the history of the floors as much as …
Read More »5 Tips to Keep Your Wood Deck Looking Its Best
(DepositPhotos) A wood deck is a welcome home addition for many reasons. It’s a nice architectural element, it enhances the backyard and it offers a place for relaxation. It’s also eco-friendly. Real wood is a renewable building material that’s durable, easy to work with and affordable. Plus, the production of …
Read More »5 Different Uses for Wood Pellets
Wooden pellets are tiny, usually 6mm in diameter, and not longer than 15mm. They are manufactured from wooden chips and processed sawdust that have gone through drying, heating and compressing stages. When they are heated and subjected to high pressure, the binding component in wood (lignin), softens and makes it …
Read More »Let’s build some shelves! {In an hour! With scrap wood!}
Hello my friends! I tackled a quick DIY shelf project the other day using a method I’ve perfected over the years. Now I’m able to throw them up super fast. And I only used scrap wood from the garage too…so it was free and only took me about an hour …
Read More »Saving a damaged wood {outdoor} table
Hello there! I’m continuing to knock out DIY projects around here and it feels good! (By the way, remember this is my JOB and I love it…but that’s why I get so much done around here!) I’ve been meaning to tackle this one for awhile. You may remember that we …
Read More »Our cozy master bedroom reveal {with wallpaper, dark paint and wood accents}
Hello my friends! I hope you’re doing well! I’ve been busy finishing up a big paint job in our master bedroom. This room isn’t completely finished just yet — I’d like to add some decorative touches to complete the space. But until I can get into a HomeGoods again, this …
Read More »Wood Planing Machine
Planing machines are used in the process of processing a wooden surface to give the workpiece the desired shape and configuration. After using the best wood planers, the surface of the product is perfectly smooth, free of burrs. Note that with the help of horizontal planing machines, preliminary surface treatment …
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