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.

Stripping furniture is a messy, time-consuming process. And sometimes the results aren’t as great as you had hoped. Fortunately, you don’t always have to resort to stripping to restore your furniture ...

Simplified furniture refinishing is exactly what it sounds like: a shortcut to quicky clean up a piece of furniture. In many cases, you can leave it right where it is, open the windows for a little ...

After the holidays are over and the guests leave, you may notice that things look a little worse for wear. The coffee and end tables have water rings. There are new scratches on the dining table.

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 ...

You may need nothing more than a thorough wipe-down, a few touch-ups with stain, and a bit of wax to restore the original luster. To revive an old, battered desk, we had to go through all four steps ...

With a little work, some stain, and a respirator, that old dresser in the basement can earn its way back upstairs. Go to any antique or vintage furniture store and there's bound to be a well-made, ...

Get started restoring old wood furniture for some extra cash. Read on to find more information about the best tools for furniture restoration, how to prepare and how to sell your furniture. Heading ...

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Solid-wood furniture is often passed down from generation to generation, linking memories of ...

Homeowners have long relished the beauty, versatility, and toughness of wood furniture—and above all, they've appreciated its low maintenance. Like the ideal houseplant for brown thumbs, wood ...

When it comes to cleaning wood furniture, care should be taken. Wood is sensitive to water, which causes swelling, and you can easily damage finishes or strip them off completely. Cleaning grease and ...