How to Revive an Antique Wooden Crate

[@debrabell2604]

The difference is amazing. Love the look!

[@ReinventedDelaware]

I think so too! So glad you enjoyed the project😊

[@terriallen2537]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful product. I use several of Dixie Belle items already. I love seeing and hearing your doggie 😊

[@ReinventedDelaware]

You are welcome! Dixie Belle has some amazing products 😊

[@marypoole4724]

Hi sweet lady, I have a wooden box and the wax. I never gave it a thought to do that to my box and now can’t wait to do that. Thank you for the idea. Have a great weekend. Hugs

[@ReinventedDelaware]

You will have a great weekend working on your wooden box! Have fun🤗

[@francinemitchell3809]

I just found your page yesterday, while battling a nasty migraine. Your voice is so easy to listen to, even with a pounding head, lol. I'm a native Massachusetts resident, and the "E. Sandwich" on the side is a town on the Cape (or Cape Cod to non-locals). It's most likely a cranberry crate. We used to vacation every year on the Cape and one time I purchased a few old cranberry crates, very similar to yours! Cranberries are a huge part, probably the only part, of Cape Cod agriculture. Can't wait to finish watching what you do with this after I get out of work :).

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Thanks so much for the info about the crate! I had no idea. The video is from a couple of years ago when we were selling our upcycled items in a vendor booth. Someone bought this the first week I put it in our booth!

[@francinemitchell3809]

@@ReinventedDelaware Oh awesome! I just got so excited when I saw Mass. on it! lol

[@wwhiddon2245]

Wow that made a big difference, looks very nice now !!

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Big Mama's Butta works miracles on old wood! 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@litrealred6840]

Hi! Luv these old boxes, always make good storage boxes! 🤗

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Ye study do- old boxes are the best for vintage storage 😊

[@MonieLue]

Yeah we have sink bugs here in MI, they do get annoying but our cats like to chase them. 😆

[@ReinventedDelaware]

I’m sure they have fun chasing them!

[@marjiponsford-thompson1500]

QV Creams are excellent, however an Australian brand (I am an Aussie). I looked it up and apparently Walmart carries the QV range. My dad's skin was shocking (81 yrs), so I bought him the soap free QV wash for 5he shower, and the sensitive skin in the moisturiser cream. Unbelievable change in his skin. He complained first up that it was all girlie stuff, then later raved about it lol. I am 58 and use the QV Sensitive cream after every shower. It soaks straight in and does not leave you all greasy. Love it

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Thanks for this info! I’ve not heard of QV creams. I will look into it😊

[@conniemccabe1789]

I use a couple drops of olive oil on my face as a moisturizer. I’ve been using it for years. I figured if they used it for beauty in the Bible then it should work now too. 😊

[@ReinventedDelaware]

My mom has done the same for years too! It must work because she looks amazing!😊

[@terrythomas2735]

Thank you. It’s beautiful

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@susanpedersen118]

Yes I do. It is a Delaware thing. I am in Middletown Delaware

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Middletown is a nice area!

[@nouveaubohemian406]

59 this year... I've been using Neutrogena Hydro Boost products and really love them.

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Thanks for the suggestion!😊

[@donnaplumridge9769]

We didn’t have stink bugs, but one of my friends did. It was horrible! I believe they had an exterminator come and fumigate their house, which worked. The scent of the butter for the wood sounds heavenly! Would probably make a nice scented candle as well! Lol! Gorgeous piece! What a difference it makes when adding the butter to the wooden box!

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Stink bugs are a real problem in our area. We fumigate on a regular basis but they are still here! Big Mama's Butta is an amazing product! Thanks for watching!😊

[@deemanolaros6036]

Love this video!❤ i can certainly relate.

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thevault2317]

I am very interested in the Dixie. I was just about to find some after I was done with this video. Lol

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Dixie Belle has great products! I used Big Mamas Butta in this video and I have it linked in the description! You will love it for old wood😊

[@Ginger_Odie]

I’m 30 minutes from Sandwich Massachusetts.. it’s a town on Cape Cod😀🙌.. love your videos!! Also, Farmhouse Fresh is a fantastic brand for skincare ❣️

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Omgoodness that is awesome! I had no idea it was a town! Thanks for watching 😊

[@PaigeNicoleKomar]

I usually am not a negative Nancy and I'm not trying to be now, but wanted to offer a tip for those that aren't aware... With your natural waxes and products such as the big momma's butta, you don't want to dip your brush directly into the container. Since the substance is all natural, you can contaminate your product and cause it to mildew. Anyway, just a helpful tip as those products are not cheap! Just scoop some out and put it on a scrap piece of plastic or recycle a plastic drink lid of some sort... Can't wait to see how it turns out, because I have a similar one sitting in my craft room that's calling my name right now...😊😊😊

[@ReinventedDelaware]

That’s a great tip! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@sharonhendricks9706]

I love old boxes too and that one turned out gorgeous. You mentioned hats and gloves in the back entry....I was thinking it might be kinda big for that for us but what if you took a plastic liner of some sort for the inside bottom and used it for your wet boots? Probably even be room for another smaller box or container to hold your gloves and a scarf too. My favorite use though is for a plant or Christmas tree....Thanks, Cindy

[@ReinventedDelaware]

This wooden box would be perfect for holding boots! I love that idea! And a Christmas tree would be amazing too🎄

[@mitziclark7488]

Up late great to watch 👍🏻

[@ReinventedDelaware]

So glad you found my channel to watch! 😊

[@alexsky5712]

My husband has an old wooden crate with a lid from the 40s I believe. We think it was used for ammo or similar but it has a very strong musty smell from being old and sitting outdoors for a long time but it is painted and held up together well. How do you clean stuff like that and would the wax work on it since it’s light painted/ color stained?

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Your wooden box sounds amazing! We’ve come across many of this kind of wood box and updating them never gets old. I’m not sure what kind of paint is on your box so it is hard to give advice. Clean it well with hot soapy water and make sure you rinse it with clean water. Leave the lid open and sit it out in the sun for a full day. If the interior is unpainted wood, give it a good coat of Big mamas Butta. It comes in different scents so that will help with the musty odor. Allow it to absorb into the wood completely before using the interior. If the paint is chalk based or milk painted without a sealer then you can use the same product on it. If the paint is latex it probably won’t absorb in. Hope that helps! Enjoy your vintage treasure

[@CHWimberley]

Great video. I would love to know where you get your Big Mama Butta

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Hi! Sorry I forgot to include the link to purchase Big Mama’s Burt’s! It’s really amazing. Here is the link : bit.ly/3qR2Lr6 Thanks for asking!😊

[@barbarafrench9461]

I cannot do scents...migraines and asthma makers...I use mineral oil for old wood bowels and boxes.

[@ReinventedDelaware]

That’s a great idea!

[@ctripps1224]

Hi what are your thoughts on using boiled linseed oil

[@ReinventedDelaware]

My husband swears by it! But admittedly, I have not used it😀

[@thevault2317]

I have a very old chest I bought and when I removed the sheer... there were copper staples & lots of beach sand underneath. I'm new to these projects but I have the tools & always since fascinated with antiques. So is this normal what was in this chest?? And also on the side of this chest or 2 holes made with it. The size of a quarter each, about 5 inches between them. I was thinking they may had something living in there🤷‍♂️

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Sounds like you have a treasure! It’s common to find all sorts of things in old chests and it’s a sign that it was well used by someone . The holes were probably used for a rope handle of some sort. Give the piece a good scrubbing on a sunny day and allow it to dry thoroughly in the sun. Have fun on this journey!😊

[@stlukevideos8855]

Can you stain it after application

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Yes you can! The oil soaks into the wood so it's best to allow it to cure completely - at least 30 days - before applying stain!

[@dorisbuckner]

I am a diabetic, and I have used all different kinds of creams for dry skin, my legs and feet looked terrible and I was ashamed of them, dry skin came off in my leggings, then my friend told me about Vanicream… it is moisturizing cream, a dermatologist recommended it to her son, and IT WORKS!!! It was like magic, I couldn’t believe my eyes, I put it on after a shower and went to bed, awaking to a great pair of legs and feet😂😂😂😂… it is around 17.00 a pump plastic jar, if u try it, let me know how it works for u.. I love it.. 🌹♥️

[@marjiponsford-thompson1500]

I am diabetic also, so can relate. Since using QV moisturiser my skin is excellent.

[@marjiponsford-thompson1500]

I would use tongue oil on the inside

[@ReinventedDelaware]

That stuff sounds amazing! I need to look into it. Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@ReinventedDelaware]

That would have worked too!😊

[@joannjacquin4983]

Hi Cindy! Loved this simple project…..what a difference! I’d love the link to the Big Mamas Butta! Question… Wouldn’t it be easier for you to just include the links to the products you’re using in the description of the video so that you don’t have to reply to each person individually with the link? 😊

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Hi Joann! You are so right about the links in the description. This was an older FB video from about two years ago and it was never published. As I was going through my channel I realized I had never clicked publish on it😳 I am going to add the info to the description today. Can you please check back for the links? Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it. If you have any questions about the products, just let me know here and I will get back to you asap😊

[@CharlotteBell-g5d]

Does the butter leave the box oily feeling??

[@ReinventedDelaware]

No it doesn’t leave an oily feeling. Keep in mind it will have to completely cure and as it does, it soaks into the wood.

[@anitawoods-dennis8397]

How did you clean it before waxing it?

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Sorry I might have skipped that part! I scrubbed it with Simple Green, hosed it down to rinse and then let it set in the sun to dry😊

[@anitawoods-dennis8397]

@@ReinventedDelaware Thanks so much! I used Dawn and Pinesol… and let it dry. On to waxing… is there a similar product besides the Butta??

[@tamimcdonald1813]

How long does it take for the box to dry after completing this? I tried it and my box is still sticky three days later. I'm wondering if I used too much??

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Hi! Sorry for my delayed reply. Maybe you used too much for the wood. Or possibly something was already on the wood preventing it from completely soaking into the wood. Try giving it a good cleaning with soap and water. Allow it to dry in the sun. Let me know how that goes for you!😊

[@jules092265]

What is the blur on the left side?

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Sorry about that! There had been something on my camera that I wasn’t aware of😳

[@joheldenbrand4985]

Stink bugs in Iowa to 😢

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Agh! They are everywhere 😳

[@dorisbuckner]

What is your Pinterest name

[@ReinventedDelaware]

You can find me at Reinvented Delaware on Pinterest! Thanks for asking😊

[@jules092265]

Got it😅

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Thanks for watching!

[@debrabell2604]

I have had a problem with stink bugs. I find them everywhere. They give me the creeps. I think the get in my clothing and come in with me. 😬

[@ReinventedDelaware]

They give me the creeps too. We have them in our house during the winter when we burn our fireplace. They come in with the wood😳agh!!