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 ...
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.
My sweet wife loves to watch HGTV. I love John Wayne. Sometimes she goes and watches TV in the den while I watch TV in the study. While walking through the kitchen and getting a snack one night, my ...
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Wood Restoration: From Junk to Jewel

In this video, I demonstrate the process of transforming rotting terrarium wood into a hybrid vase using deep pour epoxy ...
Q: We hired a local handyman to help renovate a bathroom and rework two entry-area closets into a unified closet with bi-fold doors. This meant replacing some of the wide-plank pine floorboards in our ...
Some people argue that scratches and dents in wood furniture and floors add character — and if that’s your philosophy, we say embrace it. But if you’re bummed out because of an obvious scratch, water ...
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Repair Tricks for Common Household Wear

Every homeowner knows that familiar sinking feeling when you spot a fresh scratch on your favorite table or notice that ...
After a few years, your car’s finish can get damaged by everyday crud. Airborne metallic particles, road tar, insect residue, bird droppings, honeydew (often mistakenly called tree sap), road salt ...