Monthly Archives: August 2025

A Perfect Gathering Place

August 20, 2025 I looked at this image and saw myself gathering there with friends and family–or the grandkids roasting marshmallows–or me curled up in the corner with a good book… all great memories in the making. There’s something to be said about surrounding ourselves with natural materials and the feelings of calm, happiness and […]

Refinishing a Redwood Table

August 19, 2025 It’s not too late to refinish your patio tables! We’ve got months to enjoy outdoor dining before the weather cools off–and this is one of the easiest DIY projects you can do. If your table already has a coat of Rubio Hybrid Wood Protector on it, you’ll just need to scuff it […]

Easy Outdoor Painting Projects

August 14, 2025 With the Labor Day weekend soon upon us, why not give your space a little spruce? With the weather on your side, these done-in-a-day projects will yield benefits for years to come. And, if purchased during DIY Days next week, you’ll save 10% on Farrow & Ball paints and primers for your […]

Safecoat paints, stains and sealers at clearance prices!

August 12, 2025 We’ve dropped the prices on our Safecoat inventory, a great value on products from the leading provider of environmentally responsible, sustainable and non-polluting paints, stains and sealers: PINTS of Durotone stains: $4.99 QUARTS of All Purpose Cleaner, Acriglaze, Flat/ Pearl/ Eggshell/ Semi-Gloss interior paints, Exterior Satin paint, Durostain and Grout Sealer: $4.99 […]

Calling all Weekend Warriors! DIY Days are 8/19-23!

August 12, 2025 For the DIYers among us, we know it’s not easy to do the 40-or-more-hour work week, coordinate the kids, the vacations and everything else and still have time for the home improvement projects, too. But the weather is perfect for those little projects that add a bit of whimsy or wow to […]