Discover the best woods for dark stain colors to achieve a luxurious finish on your DIY projects. This guide dives into the ideal wood species for deep brown and black stains, tips for a non-blotchy finish, and a simple step-by-step wood stain process, ensuring your furniture project turns out great. A lot of people build...
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The best Frame TV stands
Looking for the perfect stand for your Frame TV? Here are some of the best Frame TV stands to choose from! The Samsung frame TV is a beautiful television designed to look like a piece of framed art that hangs on your wall. This is a super popular TV to choose if you really care...
8 best paint colors for a beachy bathroom
Want to give your bathroom a beach house feel? Here are the best paint colors for a beachy bathroom - with real life examples! Bathrooms are an often overlooked part of your home's decor, but you spend so much time in there - why not make it fabulous? The most frequent request I definitely hear...
How to store spray paint cans in your garage
Have a lot of half-used cans of paint? Here are the best practices for organizing and storing spray paint in your garage! If you do a lot of DIY projects, chances are that you have a lot of cans of spray paint. I have learned the hard way to never just buy one can -...
How to build a DIY loft bed
Is your kid ready to move up to a big kid bed? Here's how to build a DIY loft bed that will give your child a great sleeping and hangout space! Our son recently turned 5 years old and he was getting a liiiiiittle big for his crib sized mattress, so we started thinking about...
The top fireplace trends for 2025
Want to update your fireplace? Here are the top fireplace trends - big and small - to inspire your next renovation project! A fireplace is a natural focal point for any home. Often times, fireplace are designed to be the first thing that you see when you walk into a room, and the centerpiece of...
How to stain pine to look like oak
Want to use wood stain to totally transform the look of your wood? Here's how to stain pine to look like oak! Pine is a super popular wood for beginner woodworkers to try building with. This is because it is readily available and relatively inexpensive. It's also a common wood to find when you purchase...
How to price woodworking projects
Wondering how to price woodworking projects for sale? Here are our best tips and tricks to price them correctly - the first time! We talk to a ton of people who are looking for ideas for woodworking projects to make and sell. And it makes sense - once you get into woodworking as a hobby,...
The Best Small Bathroom Paint Colors
Want to update your bathroom? Here are the best Small Bathroom Paint Colors to help even the tiniest of bathrooms to look magazine-worthy. Bathrooms can be tricky to decorate, and small bathrooms especially so. You probably want your bathroom to feel clean, and inviting. There are many ways to achieve this without fully renovating the...
14 doable DIY pantry remodel ideas
Ready to renovate or reorganize your kitchen's pantry space? Here are a ton of pantry remodel ideas to inspire your next project? Having a nice pantry space can completely transform the functionality of your kitchen space. Seriously - it can hold food storage, supplies, even small appliances! But pantries big and small can be useless...
Pros and cons of frosted pantry doors
Considering adding a glass door to your kitchen? Here are some of the pros and cons of frosted pantry doors! Having a pantry in your kitchen is such a luxury. I love the functionality of a wonderfully organized pantry space, but who's to say that the pantry can't also become a visual focal point for...
The ideal measurements for pantry shelves
Designing a new pantry but unsure how to space things out? Here are the ideal measurements for pantry shelves! Pantries are one of the most underrated spaces in your home. Seriously, adding a pantry can totally transform the functionality of your kitchen space! Whether you have a pantry that you want to upgrade with new...
Top Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2025
Wondering about the latest Kitchen Cabinet Trends? Here's what's trending in kitchen designs and some simple ideas for how to get the look in your home! The kitchen is known as the heart of the home. It is also one of the spaces in your home that can be the hardest to renovate and keep...
How to turn a closet into a pantry
Need a DIY pantry idea? Learn how to turn a closet into a pantry with this comprehensive guide! Discover step-by-step instructions to transform your unused closet space into a functional and organized kitchen storage area. Having a pantry can transform the functionality of your kitchen space - especially a small kitchen! Whether your home has...
How do you join two boards together with a Kreg jig?
If you're ready to start your next woodworking project but aren't sure how to use your Kreg jig to join boards together, here's how! One of the most simple and effective joinery methods in woodworking is pocket hole joinery. Pocket hole joinery has a low barrier to entry in woodworking, is easy to master thanks...
How to organize a pantry on a budget
Want an organized pantry, without spending hundreds on cute bins and canisters? Here are our best DIY pantry hacks for how to organize a pantry on a budget! A pantry is a fabulous addition to any kitchen. Whether you have a walk in, a reach in, or a pantry cabinet, you can't beat a pantry...
Smart and Simple Pantry space saving ideas
Have a small pantry that is always a mess? Let's get it organized! Here are a ton of smart and simple DIY pantry space saving ideas! Having a pantry can be a real game changer for your kitchen. Even a small pantry is great - you just need to know how to maximize your storage...
How to organize a small pantry with deep shelves
Have an awkward pantry to organize? Check out these DIY pantry ideas for how to organize a small pantry with deep shelves! Having a pantry is awesome - it's such an upgrade to have dedicated food storage space. But, it can be very hard to keep a pantry organized. I have especially struggled with super...
Best stain for knotty pine wood
Want to add a stain to your pine wood - but it has a ton of knots? Here are the best stains for knotty pine and tips for staining it! Pine is a super popular wood to work with because it is beautiful, accessible, and relatively inexpensive. Pine has many unique characteristics like a wide...
How to stain pine to look like walnut
Want to use wood stain to totally transform the look of your wood? Here's how to stain pine to look like walnut! Pine is a favorite wood for many people to build with because it is readily available and generally inexpensive to get. Walnut, on the other hand, is a gorgeous dark wood that is...
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How to choose the right wood stain for your project
Discover how to choose the right wood stain for your project. Learn about color preferences, wood species consideration, opacity, finish, and practical tips to ensure your woodwork gets the ideal finishing touch. Working on any wood project is a labor of love. When the project is almost done, it can be a huge relief. But,...
How to apply wood stain over white paint
Want to give an aged or wood finish to a project that's already been painted? Here's how to apply wood stain over white paint! When presented with finishing a wood project, you typically have three answer options: paint, stain, or just applying a topcoat. Paint typically offers full coverage and changes the color of the...
How to prevent wood stain blotches and streaks
Discover foolproof methods to prevent wood stain blotches and streaks in this comprehensive guide. Learn essential techniques, from proper surface preparation to meticulous staining application, ensuring flawless finishes for your woodworking projects! Is there any worse feeling than working hard on a project and have it turn out bad? I know that nothing will get...
How to get wood stain off your hands
Did your wood project get a little bit messy? Here's how to get wood stain off your hands and skin! Staining is an important part of finishing any wood project. Stain protects your wood and looks great. Applying wood stain is easy, but it can be messy if you don't wear gloves and work carefully....
How to properly prepare wood for staining
Applying wood stain is an essential part of finishing any wood project. But, the prep work can be just as important as the actual stain. Here's how to properly prepare wood for staining! Wood stain can totally transform the finished look of a woodworking project or wood item. That's why it is so important to...
How to match wood stain to an existing project
Having trouble figuring out how to match wood stain to your existing project? Dive into best tips that break down the art of staining wood, from understanding finishes to troubleshooting common issues, making your repair job a breeze! Staining wood is a fun way to transform the look of the piece. But, what if you...
How to fix blotchy wood stain
Discover how to fix blotchy wood stain effectively with expert tips in this comprehensive guide. Learn step-by-step processes to rectify uneven staining, ensuring a seamless finish for your woodworking projects! Is there any worse feeling than putting time, money, and tons of energy into a project and for it to not turn out great? It...
The best light gray wood stains
If you are looking for the perfect light gray wood stain colors for your DIY furniture project, here are the best light gray wood stains to consider! The color wood stain that you choose can completely change the final look of your wood furniture project. And wood stains come in a ton of different colors...
The best cool toned wood stains
From crisp whites to serene blues and earthy greens, explore a range of the best cool-toned wood stains perfectly suited for modern interiors. Find the ideal cool-toned stain colors for pine, oak, maple, and more to match your décor palette. When you think of wood furniture, you likely think of warm, golden, or even orange,...
Best warm toned wood stain colors
Want to add warm color to wood? Here are the best warm toned wood stain colors to use on your next wood project! Learn which stains complement cherry, oak, mahogany, pine, cedar, and more to achieve your desired finish. Applying a colored stain can completely transformed the finished look of a piece of wood furniture....
How to apply wood stain
Master the art of woodworking finish work with our comprehensive guide on how to apply wood stain flawlessly. Learn the step-by-step process from wood preparation to selecting the right stain, application techniques, and finishing for that perfect, professional touch! Building or refinishing a piece of wood furniture is a great project. But, the finish work...
Our 2023 Christmas home decor tour
Here's an overview of our Christmas decor in 2023! We used a mix of DIY projects and store bought items to share the holiday spirit! Another holiday in the books! This has been another great year of decorating for us with quite a few new decor builds to pair with some of our old ones....
How to organize home office drawers
Discover efficient strategies and step-by-step guidance in our comprehensive guide on How to Organize Home Office Drawers. Transform your workspace with practical tips for decluttering, categorizing, and maximizing drawer space for optimal productivity. There is something so satisfying about opening a drawer and having everything neatly sorted and organized. I fully believe that having a...
4 ways to make a DIY money ornament
Looking for a fun way to give cash on Christmas? These 4 ways to make a DIY money ornament are sure to make someone smile when they see the Christmas tree! At the holidays, cash always makes a great gift. It might not always be the most exciting gift, but money as a gift always...
The best nightstand organization ideas
Need to get your bedroom clutter under control? Here are the best nightstand organization ideas! I was so excited when Sean built us nightstands with drawers. They are a great way to pack in a punch of extra storage into your bedroom. In fact, in our last house, we used dressers as our bedside tables!...
How to maximize storage in a small bedroom
Ready to finally get your bedroom clutter under control? Here's our complete guide on how to maximize storage in a small bedroom! Ever felt like you're playing a game of Tetris in real life, trying to fit all your stuff into a small bedroom without it looking like an episode of Hoarders? We've all been...
20 Christmas table setting ideas
Want to decorate your dining room for Christmas? Here are a ton of Christmas table setting ideas to inspire you! Hosting for Christmas can be a lot. There's food to make, drinks to mix, and decor to decorate with. While the focus should be on togetherness, those extra touches take it from every day dinner...
DIY Sea Glass Christmas Trees
Want to add a coastal touch to your Christmas decor? Here's how to make DIY Sea Glass Christmas Trees! When you think of Christmas, you might think of winter. Snowflakes, snowmen, little wool hats. Personally, I'd rather be at the beach. I've never been a cold weather girlie and that's a big part of why...
22 Best Oak Woodworking Project Ideas
Want to build with oak? Here are the benefits, some things to keep in mind and some fantastic oak woodworking project ideas and tutorials! Once you get into woodworking, one of the fun things to do is experiment with different types of wood. There's a time and place to just use the cheapest possible wood,...
The complete guide to digital decluttering
Is your phone or computer overwhelming you with files and photos and programs? Here's a guide to digital decluttering - what to do and how to set up a schedule to avoid the overwhelm! It has always been easy to accumulate physical things. Whether you buy things or are gifted them, they just can pile...
DIY wall-mounted Christmas tree
Check out how we made a DIY flush mount wall Christmas tree! This is a perfect option for tight spaces to display ornaments or decor! This post was sponsored by Kreg Tool. All opinions are our own and our opinion is that we love Kreg products. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted...