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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Veneers have been used in furniture making for around 5000 years, and examples have been found in Egyptian pyramids. The technique has long ...

This video documents the restoration of a mid-century modern bureau found for free. Old finishes are removed using scrapers to protect thin veneer. Water stains are treated with oxalic acid. A poorly ...

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.

We Indians love our furniture, don’t we? However, when we go furniture shopping, we are often caught off guard with questions about the type of material we are looking for. Is solid wood better than ...

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, ...

Q: My 110-year-old front door is delaminating on the exterior. It is solid wood, very heavy and wider than normal. Who can repair this and how? Washington A: Judging from the pictures you sent, you ...

Wood veneer offers a sustainable and cost-effective way to get the look of luxurious hardwood at a fraction of the price. Veneer is a very thin slice of solid wood that's been glued to a piece of ...

Water damage to furniture as a result of flood or weather is not always as bad as it seems. Often the damage is quite manageable, or at least subject to partial repair. Read on for steps you can take ...