Are you the thrifty do-it-yourself type? If so, we have a project you will like. It’s using homemade wood preservative — for those who are cost-conservative. You’ll need a fair amount of boiled ...

Are you the thrifty do-it-yourself type? If so, you may like using a low-cost homemade wood preservative. You’ll need a fair amount of boiled linseed oil, an equal amount of mineral spirits and enough ...

Wood is an amazing material to use around the house, both for its green credentials and the way it looks and feels. That said, as a natural product there are a lot of microorganisms and insects around ...