Polyurethane is the main component in modern varnish. Choose the best polyurethane finish for your project from these ...

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 ...

The woodwork in my old house could use refinishing. Much of it has complex, intricate profiles. What is the best way to strip ...

Varnish protects and beautifies wood grain furniture, but it's difficult to apply without getting streaks or drip marks. Start with a high-quality natural bristle brush and you're halfway to a smooth ...

There is probably nothing more satisfying to do-it-yourselfers than resurrecting things thought to be beyond hope, things once worthwhile that have approached the brink of being lost forever. For the ...

Ethan Abramson's fine woodworking process begins with a hand-drafted design and ends with a natural finish derived from whey protein--a by-product of the cheese-making industry. Abramson's choice in ...

Q: We were given a large chest of drawers that is in pretty rough condition. We figured the best way to salvage it is to paint it. What is the best way to prepare the old finish for paint? And can we ...

Here are tips for repairing damaged coatings effectively. Checking and crazing are adverse conditions that usually appear later in the life of a coating and can be caused by fluctuations of ...

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You probably know I am working on a new book. We are really researching each area to make sure that what we publish is really good content to help you around the house. A good friend gently reminded ...