With many pieces of furniture and home decorations, aged wood can look better than new. Whether painted or unpainted, aged wood has character, with weathered textures and darker, richer colors. Distressing wood generally means weathering it by hand, using tools or chemicals to add enough imperfections to provide age and character, but not so many that it becomes unusable. Check out more simple wood projects with our playlist: https://thd.co/2NzglMG Find out how to distress wood and bring your rooms a rustic aesthetic with our guide: https://thd.co/30CD8uG #TheHomeDepot #HomeImprovement #DIY SUBSCRIBE to The Home Depot: http://thd.co/2iib0HE Here’s a breakdown of the most common window styles so you can make a more informed purchasing decision regarding types of windows: 0:14 Gather your supplies 0:31 Choose the wood to distress 0:41 Mechanically aging wood 1:00 Distressing wood with a wire brush 1:20 Distressing wood with vinegar 1:41 Applying finish to weathered wood About The Home Depot: How doers get more done. We’re helping doers in their home improvement projects. Now you can take on more renovation projects with more know-how. Our step-by-step instructional DIY videos and expert advice will give you the confidence for your next project with hands-on learning. It’s a good time to be a doer. WEBSITE: https://thd.co/TheHomeDepotSite FACEBOOK: https://thd.co/TheHomeDepotFacebook TWITTER: https://thd.co/TheHomeDepotTwitter INSTAGRAM: https://thd.co/TheHomeDepotIG PINTEREST: https://thd.co/TheHomeDepotPinterest How to Distress Wood | Distressing Wood https://www.youtube.com/user/homedepot