Having trouble finding the color of stain you need for your project? Why not make your own? In 7 quick and easy steps you can be well on your way.

How to stain wood with acrylic paint. A great alternative when you are in a pinch. Great for pallet wood projects and rustic art. Simply easy to do.

We are a household of makers. That is to say, we do a lot of DIY and crafts around here. And while I have a general love of all things making and crafting, my husband's passion is for woodworking - the result of this partnership being that we have a whole lot of handmade and

Looking to stain your wood projects in a more eco-friendly and non-toxic way? Check out these homemade wood stain recipes that will give your project the perfect finish. From coffee to tea, there's a recipe for everyone!

Sometimes I feel like stain and paint are just crazy overpriced at the hardware store. Not that they are all that expensive, but when you are working on a big p…

When there are seemingly a million paints and stains on the market, it’s easy to forget that there are plenty of common at-home supplies you can use to make DIY natural wood stains. You can give your bare wood project a deeper brown color or a bold, bright hue—likely without having to leave your house, which provides a serious advantage during social distancing times.

Learn how to naturally stain your wood using common household items such as red wine, tea, coffee, turmeric, baking soda, cocoa, steel wool + vinegar, and more! The possibilities with natural stains are endless!

Today I'm going to share how easy it was to make that great blue "wood stain" from my Home Sweet Home wall art I shared ...

We've stained a LOT of wood in our DIY days, and here on the blog we've featured everything from our favorite any-color colorwash DIY wood stain trick to gel

A few months ago, I wrote about how to stain wood with a combination of steel wool and apple cider vinegar. Every since that experiment I have been using the me…