Badly scratched hardwood flooring, rotted window frames, and chipped furniture are common problems that can be time-consuming and expensive to repair. Or they can be dealt with quickly and affordably ...

Wood filler comes to the rescue when you need to fill gaps or holes to restore wood surfaces. However, you must use it properly to avoid mishaps that could lead to further damage. If you're still ...

Q I moved my refrigerator and made deep gouges in my wood floor. Can I cut out the boards and replace them? A You could replace the boards, but there's a much simpler solution. One of the values of ...

Various types of varnish and lacquer have been around at least since the time of the ancient Egyptians, so it’s fair to suppose that craftspeople through the ages have mixed the same natural hardening ...

One of the most useful products for making small repairs in wood is a simple wood-filler. Once dry, this filler can be sanded and painted. For larger holes or gouges, you may need to use one of the ...

Filling cracks is easy enough, but sanding afterward is beyond tedious. Thankfully, there's an easy trick to make the process far less intensive.

Have you ever used a stain to change the appearance of a piece of bare wood in your home? Did the job turn out like the finish you see on high-end stained cabinets or other furniture? My guess is that ...

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.

Increasing demand for flawless glass smooth finishes on woods with open pores like oaks, ashes, and mahoganies presents a challenge for finishers. My first experience with this came a few decades ago ...