Recent content by GeorgeCB

Hi, I wonder if anyone can help me with this. I have a bamboo facia covering the back fence in my garden but it is very pale and uninteresting. I would like to stain it and I have found a couple of images on the internet which have the look I am seeking. These are just stock images and they...

Hi Richard I've no idea as it was given to me by a neighbour who found it on a beach in Wales. It is in decent condition. Since posting this thread, I have found a site that recommends soaking for 3 or 4 days in a mixture of 9 parts water to one part bleach. I've decided to have a go at this...

I wonder if anyone can help me this. I have acquired a piece of driftwood approx 60cm long x 12cm wide and 5cm thick which is to be used as a rack for dried flowers/herbs. It will be purely ornamental. I'm not sure how to treat the driftwood before bringing into the kitchen - I'm worried...