Plus, common mistakes to avoid.

Flea markets and garage sales sometimes offer good buys in used furniture, but the finish on the furniture often needs improvement. Although some do-it-yourselfers believe the presence of a soiled or ...

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in searching for the answer to the simple question “How should I clean my wood floors?” this is it: There is no simple answer. Naively, I assumed wood in its simplest ...

Shellac could be making a comeback. It was shoved aside more than 50 years ago in favor of more durable and synthetic wood finishes. But as more consumers are demanding natural products, they’re ...