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It was there I fell in love with the beauty of the grain of the wood, either hidden beneath an old dark finish or highlighted with a new coat of stain. Ever since then I have always had a project going, whether it be restoring an old house, keeping up with a new one, bringing old furniture back to life, or working with new wood. As my wife will attest, I love projects, but just as important I love sharing my experiences with others through my books, articles, columnsand now this blog! I hope you enjoy it. - Bruce Read More Newsletter Signup Search for: Recent Posts How to Make a Picture Frame 3 Ways with Brad Rodriguez 11/30/2018 Cozy Tray Ceiling Makeover with Thrifty Decor Chick: Sarah Saucedo 11/26/2018 Building a Toy Truck with John Malecki 11/20/2018 DIY Modern Live Edge Waterfall Coffee Table with April Wilkerson 11/12/2018 Building A Modern Oak and Metal Side Table with John Malecki 10/26/2018 Everything You Need to Know to Refinish Hardwood Floors with Bless’er House 10/12/2018 DIY Wall Cabinets with 5 Storage Options 10/08/2018 Repurposing a Vintage Crate 09/21/2018 How to DIY an Art Ledge 09/19/2018 Easy & Inexpensive DIY Wall Mount Jewelry Display 09/13/2018 Archives November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 All Posts Categories Antiques Bedroom Blogger Conferences Cabinets Chairs Clear Lacquer Finish Closets Contest Crates Projects Decor Do Good With Wood Program Doors Express Color Express Color Wiping Stain & Finish Family Fast-Drying Polyurethane Fast-Drying Polyurethane Aerosol Flea Market Flooring Frames Gel Stain Guest Blog Hardwood Floor Cleaner Hardwood Floor Reviver Hardwood Floors Helmsman Spar Urethane Helmsman Teak Oil Home Decor Modern Decor One Coat Polyurethane organizational projects Outdoor Projects Pallet Projects Paste Finishing Wax Pet Projects Picture Frames Polycrylic Bristle Brush Polycrylic Protective Finish PolyShades PolyShades Aerosols Pre-Stain Conditioner Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner Quick Fixes & Touch Ups Reclaimed Wood Projects Repurposing Restoration Stainable Wood Filler Super Fast-Drying Polyurethane for Floors Tables Tables Tips & Tricks Ultimate Floor Finish Uncategorized Update Water Based Wood Sheen Water Based Wood Stain Weather Proofing Wipe-On Poly Wood Cabinet Cleaner Wood Filler Wood Finish Stain Wood Finish Stain Markers Wood Finishing Cloths Wood Putty How to Make a Picture Frame 3 Ways with Brad Rodriguez By: Brad Rodriguez 11/30/2018 Today I’m going to show you how to make a picture frame 3 ways. I’ll go from a simple DIY picture frame to an advanced picture frame with several molding profiles. The most basic version is from pine and poplar available at the home center then I’ll move up to some oak and Read MoreCozy Tray Ceiling Makeover with Thrifty Decor Chick: Sarah Saucedo By: 11/26/2018 Oh my…I’m so excited to share this project with you! It is one of my favorite DIYs in this house so far! I work with Minwax occasionally throughout the year and this project is another I accomplished with their awesome products. Our master has ten foot ceilings thanks to the tray Read MoreBuilding a Toy Truck with John Malecki By: 11/20/2018 In this video I build a gift for my Girlfriends nephew. Instead of making the typical box, or blanket chest. I give this two year old the world’s coolest Wooden Toy Truck! With the holidays right around the corner, i felt this would be a good time to get ahead on some gifts. Read MoreDIY Modern Live Edge Waterfall Coffee Table with April Wilkerson By: April Wilkerson 11/12/2018 DIY Modern Live Edge Waterfall Coffee Table Check out April’s video here . Things I Used in This Project: ISOtunes Bluetooth Hearing Protection: http://bit.ly/2ymmBMT Triton Sander: http://amzn.to/2qnD8R1 Ultimiate Workbench Plans: http://bit.ly/2LdT3Z0 Total Boat 2:1 Epoxy: Read MorePost navigation ← Older posts  Minwax Stains Color Guide Preparation Stains One-Step Stain & Finishes Design Series Clear Protective Finishes Hardwood Floors Maintenance & Repair Specialty Finishes Brushes Product Finder Minwax® Stains Color Guide Minwax® helps you select the ideal stain color for your wood project. View Minwax® Stains Color Guide Minwax® Preparation The better the wood preparation, the better the final result. Minwax® preparation products are the first step to ensure your wood surfaces show their most beautiful colors and smoothest finishes. 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