How to give wood a rustic look

Aging wood instantly to look like it came off an old barn. Make DIY barn boards instantly. Make new lumber look old instantly and inexpensively.

A question we get so often is "How do you do your distressed finishes on your furniture pieces"? Here is a quick video on How To Distress Finish Furniture!

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

How to expertly hack up new wood to make it look old. With a few tools and tricks you can ding up a piece of wood to make it look like it's 100 years old.

Want to get a reclaimed wood look without having to track down some old wood? This simple technique will make new wood look old and distressed

Staining pine with a beautiful finish can be tough but it's much easier when you use the best stain. I tested oil-based stains, water-based stains, and gel stains to find the best stain for pine.

Are you decorating on a budget? check out this rustic home decor idea made from old wooden fence. This bookcase is perfect for living room or bedroom and adds some nice wood accent to your home decor. #diy #rustic #homedecor | sponsored

How to make a Plain Wood Board Look Rustic using stain, spray paint and Vaseline. Easy DIY Chippy Wood Sign technique project

Whether used for shelving, floors or furniture, time-worn wood brings a touch of rustic charm to every space. If you can't find authentic reclaimed lumber for your project, you can use new materials and apply surface distressing techniques to simulate centuries of use and wear. We'll show you how.

Ideas for using rustic wood in your home from barn wood to vintage finds to ways to fake a rustic finish! Add that farmhouse flair in minutes!