Natural Oil: Linseed or tung oil can provide a natural, chemical-free finish. Beeswax: A beeswax finish is food-safe and gives a soft, natural sheen. Creative Reuse Ideas Get creative with materials that might otherwise be discarded: Fabric Scraps: Wrap rungs with colorful fabric remnants for...
Take your baking to the next level with stenciled cake decorations. Use food-safe stencils to add intricate designs to cakes and cupcakes. It’s a creative way to impress your guests at your next party. These project ideas are just the beginning. With stencils, the possibilities are endless....
My favorite farmhouse-style wood stain is this weathered stain from Old Barn Milk Paint. Don’t forget the sealer. Lastly, don’t forget that it’s vital your dining table is food safe. Your best bet is to grab a food-safe sealer and go over the stain or paint with several coats. ...
Prep your surface.Scrub your counter clean of debris, dirt, and grease. Then, use drywall spackle, wood filler, or auto body patch to level divots and holes. Use sandpaper to smooth out your patches.Then use a gritty sandpaper across the whole surface of the counter and wipe away debris....
Years ago, I picked up a heat sealer and a selection of mylar bags in various sizes. One of the ideal uses I found for them was tocreate small, environmentally-impervious first aid kitsthat could be slipped into a pack, pocket, or pouch unobtrusively. It worked quite well. So well, in...
DIY Wood Striped Wall If you have a large wall that you don't know what to do with, this DIY home decor with wood panels is going to make a big difference! It's inexpensive and I love how it completely makes over a room. Get the Tutorial 28 Vintage Map Decoupage Letter This DIY...
Sand the edges and corners, and apply a coat of natural wood stain and sealer; let dry. Apply cabinet bumpers on the four corners of each base to keep surfaces scratch-free. 50 of 54 Thankful Tree Decoration Marty Baldwin Fall is a natural season to step back and reflect on what...
Glue (wood glue or hot glue) Waterproof clear sealer (optional) Instructions: Prepare the Popsicle Sticks You'll need six popsicle sticks per garden fence. If you're working with a group of children, be sure to have plenty of sticks on hand. You can either use new popsicle sticks or rec...
Use metal-leaf adhesive to get the metallic foil to stick to the pumpkins, then gently brush the silver-leaf letters with a sealer before outlining each letter with decorative tacks. 21of 50 Painted Pallet Decor Alice & Lois Use a scrap wood pallet to create DIY ghost and jack-o'-lantern...
And why do you want to have a gas fireplace anyway? It’s just not as nice as wood. Right, Leslie? LESLIE: I don’t know. You know I upgraded to the gas fireplace. And I say upgrade because I can turn it on and off anytime and not deal...