Real Milk Paint Co. Blog
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How to Choose the Best Wood Fence Paint
Choosing the right wood fence paint goes beyond color — it also creates a protective barrier when you pair your favorite color with wood fence paint that has a durable finish. The right wooden fence [...]
The Best Barn Paint and Colors: A Complete Guide to Transforming Your Barn
Looking to transform your barn with colors that are both timeless and trendy? Choosing the right barn paint and colors isn't just about aesthetics—it’s about protection, durability, and enhancing the environment where you and your [...]
A Guide to Food-Safe Wood Finishes
Food-safe wood finishes expand the use of both handmade and ready-made items in the kitchen and playroom. Though most sealers provide a food-safe wood finish once dry, these modern wood finishes aren’t typically food-safe straight [...]
The Complete Guide to Building a DIY Wine Cellar
Wine storage requires a bit of finesse, and if you’re a fan of good vino, you probably want dedicated space to maintain your wine collection until you’re ready to sip it. Fortunately, if you have [...]
DIY Woodworking Gifts: Thoughtful Gift Ideas for the Holidays
Finding the perfect gift for your loved ones can be challenging as the holidays approach. Why not skip the crowded stores and create something meaningful instead? DIY woodworking gifts offer the chance to craft [...]
DIY Christmas Gifts for Your Boyfriend: Handmade Wooden Gifts He’ll Love
The holiday season offers the ideal time to provide the perfect gift that expresses your love and appreciation, and a thoughtful gift made by hand shows the recipient you care. If you want to [...]
DIY Wood Carving Ideas for Gifts: Creative Projects for the Holiday Season
Finding thoughtful and personalized gifts can be challenging as the holiday season approaches. However, DIY wood carving ideas for gifts offer the perfect solution. Not only are these delightful gifts one-of-a-kind, but they also [...]
Antique Hutch Rehab with Flipped By Abby
Antique Hutch Rehab with @flippedbyabby Check out Abby's stunning furniture flip! She took a termite-damaged hutch and turned it into a show-stopping piece, using our all-natural milk paint, [...]
DIY Patio Furniture with Building Bridget
DIY Patio Furniture with @buildingbridget Watch The Full Project We had an amazing time collaborating with @buildingbridget on her stunning DIY patio set! She brought her creativity to [...]
Woodworkers Tool Chest with 4esttrekker
Woodworking Tool Chest Build with @4esttrekker "I use this tool chest every day and love the way the color adds some old-world class to my otherwise-drab work space." [...]
Damaged Buffet Do-Over with Flipped By Abby
Damaged Buffet Do-Over with @flippedbyabby Our collaboration with Abby was a huge restoration project. She expertly flipped a water-damaged antique buffet, revitalizing the piece by applying the rich [...]
Butcher Block Restoration with Evergreen Restorations
Butcher Block Rehab with @evergreenrestorations In a recent collaborative project with @evergreenrestorations, she restored an old butcher block to its former glory using Tung Oil. This nontoxic, [...]