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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Wood-filling compounds are a boon to any woodworker, saving their hard work from the everyday dings, dents, cracks, and scratches that can drag down its final appearance. Adding a minor step to ensure ...

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.

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

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 ...

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 ...