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How to Make New Wood Look Old and Distressed

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When we received this armoire for our dining room, it looked very “brand new.” Not that “new” is bad, but I prefer the old and weathered wood look that compliments our farmhouse style. Therefore, I decided to distress it using sandpaper, stain, and chalk paint. (FYI – this is pine wood but these techniques work […]

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DIY – How To Build A Wood Pallet Wall

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Building a wood pallet accent wall in our living room was not difficult. In fact, the hardest part was prepping the pallets with the color scheme I desired. I was looking for cooler shades – grays, white, driftwood. Wanting the wood to appear natural though, not painted, I figured out several different techniques for distressing

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