By Scott Sidler | July 16, 2018
The results from year 4 of my wood filler and epoxy test are now ready! Four years ago I took five of the most popular and readily available wood patching products and applied them to the same piece of wood. […]
By Scott Sidler | July 9, 2018
Once again, I’ve partnered with Natalie Yon-Eriksson of Earth & Flax to teach you about a product that I have only just recently heard about, but has been used as a long lasting coating for hundreds of years on historic […]
By Scott Sidler | July 2, 2018
These next couple weeks I’ve partnered with Natalie Yon-Eriksson of Earth & Flax to bring you some great content on old school paints and coatings that have been making a resurgence recently. This week we’ll be talking about Linseed Oil […]
By Scott Sidler | June 25, 2018
If you’re reading this, I’ll guess you’re just like me and you dropped something in your tub and now you’re left with a chip in the porcelain that drives you nuts. Not only is it ugly, but if it goes […]
By Scott Sidler | June 18, 2018
Whenever you are ready for paint on your next project, you may be thinking that the only way to avoid brush marks and get a silky smooth finish is to spray. While spraying is a great option if you are […]
By Scott Sidler | June 11, 2018
I’ve been writing about windows all month since my newest book Old Windows In-Depth has just come out for preservation month and so my brain has definitely been in window mode. Just yesterday I drove past a new commercial development […]
By Scott Sidler | June 4, 2018
Does your husband or dad really need another tire gauge or techie gadget this year? Maybe this year he’d be better suited with a tool to help him get his hands dirty or a good book to learn something new. […]
By Scott Sidler | May 28, 2018
On this memorial day weekend, here is the last free excerpt from my new book Old Windows In-Depth that has just been released. Make sure to check it out in the store to get sale pricing before June 1st! So, […]