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.

While wood furniture may be timeless, the varnish is not. As a result, it can fade and mark over years of use. The good news is that it is relatively easy to refinish wood to breathe new life into ...

Nothing ties a dining room together like a beautiful wooden table. But time can take a toll on wood, so whether you're flipping furniture for a side hustle or just wanting to get your antique table ...

The lacquer was chipping away from my midcentury modern dining chairs – one of which also had a wobbly leg – when I contacted two refinishers to inquire about a makeover. The estimates they gave were ...

The typical cost to refinish furniture ranges from $335 to $917 with a national average of $625. The exact cost to refinish furniture depends on the furniture type and material, the refinishing method ...

Some old wood furniture from a flea market, an antique shop or around the house can look new again with just a little elbow grease. Danny Lipford, host of "Today's Homeowners," says it is a lot easier ...

If you’ve never done it, refinishing a wood chair or table sounds easy enough. Just strip off the old finish to reveal the wood’s underlying glory, do a little sanding, apply some stain if the wood ...

"As long as we're..." I was talking to my husband, DC, over dinner about the work we'd like -- or more accurately, I'd like -- done on our new house before we move in. He paused, fork in midair. He ...

The summer cottage has a wood exterior. It has been too long without any work done on it. The easiest option would be to go with siding and be done. That said, I like/prefer wood so would like to take ...