The woodwork in my old house could use refinishing. Much of it has complex, intricate profiles. What is the best way to strip it without ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

Q: I had painters in my house a few weeks ago and just noticed paint left on the sideboard in my dining room. This is beautiful cherry furniture and is part of a custom set made for me by John Landis.

In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to finish wood using fire through the ancient Japanese technique known as Shou Sugi Ban. This method not only creates a stunning charred look but also ...

When water rings ruin the finish on your end table, there's no need to despair. In many cases, water rings can be removed with a basic kitchen condiment: mayonnaise. With a jar of mayonnaise and a ...

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 ...

Designers are increasingly blunt about one thing: the wrong wood finish can date your home faster than almost any other ...