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Farmhouse Exterior Ideas

To the outside world, the exterior decor of your farmhouse says a lot about what your home's environment is like. In this article, we go over a variety of farmhouse exterior decor ideas that can he...

How to Make a Color Palette for a Room

Color is one of the most important elements when designing a room. But with so many options available, how do you choose the right color? We’ve put together a list of online tools that will help yo...

What Is Farmhouse Furniture?

The modern farmhouse style has become increasingly trendy in the past few years. If you’re wondering how to achieve this relaxed, comfortable look that combines rustic charm with modern touches, l...

How to Remove Odors from Wood Cabinets

If you are dealing with bad odors coming from your wood furniture, this may be due to a multitude of reasons. Luckily, there is a wide variety of ways that you can help decrease or eliminate these...

How to Style Farmhouse Furniture

If you’re in the process of redecorating, you have plenty of options. But if you’re following the latest trends, one of the most popular looks is a farmhouse theme. So, how do you style your room w...

How to Paint Farmhouse Furniture

Restoring furniture has become a favorite pastime for many people. Learning how to paint farmhouse furniture is a great way to bring an artistic, personal touch to your living space. There are som...

The Best Way To Clean Antique Wood Furniture

Introduction Antique wooden furniture is beautiful and can add a lot of character to your home. But taking care of that furniture can be a little more challenging than taking care of more modern fu...

How To Disinfect Wooden Furniture Without Damaging It

With the ongoing pandemic, we must not only keep ourselves clean but also make sure that our surroundings are always properly sanitized.  Health experts are now recommending cleaning and disinfecti...

How to Remove Bed Bugs From Wood Furniture

As bed bug infestations have become more common, many people are realizing that it can be very hard to remove bed bugs from their furniture.  This is particularly true of wooden furniture.  If you ...

Best Oil for Wood Furniture

Finding the best oil for your wood furniture is extremely important for the overall health of your furniture. Keeping your wood furniture oiled will make it last longer and make it stronger.  Since...