Varnish is woods best friend. Made of resin, drying oil, and solvent or thinner, varnish protects wood from aging and damage. Given a good coating of varnish, wood is easier to clean, and it is much ...

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Q: How can I apply a smooth finish on indoor wood? I’m never satisfied with the quality of finish I manage to achieve on my indoor wood projects. Even when I use tack cloths to wipe down the surface, ...

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Q: We just stripped six layers of paint off the front door of our 1820s house. I think the door is made of chestnut. We don’t want to repaint it, and we don’t like polyurethane. What’s the best ...

Americans spend more than $500 million on unfinished exterior furniture every year. According to Kaile Warren, home improvement expert and founder of Rent-A-Husband, most choose the raw furniture to ...

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 ...