Greenwashing, Virtue Signaling, & BS CertificationsIf the first two plus decades of the 21st Century could be summed up in just seven or eight words, they would be: Absurdity Lies Propaganda Virtue Signaling Upside-down Clown-WorldW …

Versatility: One Tool for Countless JobsOdie’s Oil and Mr. Cornwall’s Super-Duper Oil were made for wood but soon discovered to be the most versatile finishes on the market, effectively, efficiently, safely, and naturally treating just about every kind of hard surface imaginable. An interest …

Social Media InfluencersRecent years have seen the exponential growth of talking heads and social media influencers in the so-called mass media and social-media platforms. There are still a good number of truly expert content providers to be appreciated and enjoyed, and we can all be grateful to t …

Film-Forming FinishesYou may recall that in our first blog about the lies of big chemical, we promised to talk about each category of finishes. Before we drill down to very specific finish modalities, I believe it is a good idea to talk about the largest legacy category of finishes - film forming …

Coating things from your wood flooring to the cutting boards you use to prepare your food, finishes and stains can transform any surface you apply them to. However, some finishes contain hazardous chemicals that may transform parts of your house in harmful ways and deteriorate you and your family’ …

Polyurethanes, Pseudo-Oil/Wax Finishes, and Isocyanates As promised, this week we continue with Part 3 of our blog, “The Lies of Big Chemical” with a focus on perhaps the largest finish products category – polyurethanes. It may come as a surprise to many that the polyurethanes category includes …