Catherine

I live on a mini-farm in beautiful North Carolina and am an avid reader. When I'm not busy writing and tending to my gardens and numerous critters, I can often be found trying my hand at various hobbies. I enjoy researching new ventures, and while I may not have mastered every one yet, I have a blast learning and love sharing my knowledge with others. My latest endeavors include woodworking, crafting of all types, soap making, and sewing.

Man's hand applying white paint, and woman's hand applying wood stain.

Paint vs. Stain for Handmade Furniture – How To Decide

So, you meticulously planned your handmade furniture, gathered all your supplies, and painstakingly assembled each piece until your project was complete. Now, for the hard part: deciding whether you want to paint or stain your DIY furniture. Is paint or stain better for handmade furniture? Generally, stain is better for handmade furniture as it allows …

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Can I Make Furniture With PVC Pipes? Gear Needed & Cool Ideas

PVC, short for polyvinyl chloride, has an interesting history. It was actually discovered independently by two men in two separate years, 1838 and 1872. Bet you didn’t realize PVC was that old. The new plastic material wasn’t patented until 1913, and its first use was as a water-resistant coating for fabrics. After successfully being used …

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A wooden box of different colored tea bags.

What Is Tea Bag Folding?

Tea bag folding is not something that many people are familiar with, yet once you’ve given it a try, you instantly see the appeal. If you enjoy origami, tea bag folding is definitely worth trying. What is tea bag folding? Tea bag folding involves cutting pretty tea bag envelopes into precise squares called tiles and …

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