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This video is about how to turn turn new wood into the perfect nautical driftwood colored coffee table! The easiest way to create a barn or driftwood look on wood. Using Weatherwash Aging Wash: PINED. The woodworker used white pine from Home Depot to create this beautiful weathered look! Then lightened the stained wood, to create the look of patina. This is hands down the easiest way to get the barnwood look! Collaboration with Rustic Without Borders.

1. Sand wood. Only raw wood will work.
2. Apply Aging Wash and Watch the magic happen! Do not wipe off. Just allow for it to dry naturally. This is the natural way to age wood, after all!
3. Wood can be darkened or lightened with our Maintenance Oils.
4. To hold that look with a little bit of sheen, use Satin Varnish. It’s a great sealer for furniture and looks good, too!
Tip: Only Weatherwash topcoats can hold the look of our aged wood!

link: http://www.weatherwashcoatings.com/pined.html

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Home Improvement Advice That Is Sure To Please!

For some, home improvement is a weekend pleasure. For others, it is a life-consuming event. These projects can help you increase the value of your home. And as with any investment, there’s always the chance for disaster. You can make the best choices if you take your time and follow this advice.

New furniture is oft times very expensive. Instead of buying new you can get creative by finding unique pieces that are gently used. There are often some real gems hiding amongst used items. Of course, some of the deals may need a little elbow grease before they are up to par, but this is a small price to pay.

Put nail holes in your paint can rim. This lip on the paint can will fill with paint, when replacing the lid it can cause the paint to spill over. Driving several holes in the circumference of the lid should do the trick.

Add some protection to all of your floors before painting. The protection will keep wet paint from ruining your carpet and floors. Layering your floor with old newspapers is an inexpensive method to protect it. Alternatively, you can use plastic sheeting or a painter’s tarp to keep paint drips off of your floors.

If you are thinking about buying a home, be sure to look at the ceilings, the decks and the paint job for signs of water damage. Professional inspectors can spot other issues, such as structural and electrical defects. While hiring a quality inspector will cost a bit, it can save you a lot of cash in the long run since you avoid expensive surprises after you have closed on your home.

Home improvement is a great way to make your home more valuable if you have the necessary skills. Several home improvement projects can make your home more difficult to sell. Avoid disaster by following the tips shared here.