Instead of painting old wood furniture, easily refresh the stained finish with a new coat of stain and a dark wax without sanding or stripping the original stain. The goal for this cedar chest was to ...

Q: We acquired a Knabe baby grand piano from a neighbor whose grandfather purchased it in the 1920s. The wood is really dull, and we’d like to be able to polish or refinish it without damaging the ...

There are some products on the market that are like “how can they do what they say they can do?” There is one product that really comes to mind and I want to share with you again because I have had so ...

Some people argue that scratches and dents in wood furniture and floors add character — and if that’s your philosophy, we say embrace it. But if you’re bummed out because of an obvious scratch, water ...

A thorough restoration process goes far beyond sanding and repainting. Skilled specialists evaluate both visible and hidden ...

My sweet wife loves to watch HGTV. I love John Wayne. Sometimes she goes and watches TV in the den while I watch TV in the study. While walking through the kitchen and getting a snack one night, my ...

Q: We renovated our kitchen 10 years ago in a French country style. One of my favorite details is the "jewelry" we chose for the cabinet knobs and pulls. Over time, the antique-looking finish has worn ...

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Wood cabinets have been a foundation of kitchen design since the late 1800s, when solid hardwood cabinetry became common in permanent residential homes. While durable and beautiful, wood easily ...

While wood isn't likely to ever go out of style in home designs, certain tones definitely fall out of fashion. Remove or ...