There are a few good ways to ruin the original finish on an antique chair, and Karen Keane, CEO of Skinner Inc. in Boston, has seen them all. Karen has examined antique chairs that people have ...

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 ...

They can be restored, recovered, repurposed and more. You can also use these techniques to customize new furniture. Reupholstering a vintage chair with a new pattern, like this piece by Double R ...

Give your current kitchen cabinets an antique look with paint without spending a fortune. “Although it’s not just a simple ...

Materials: Mineral Spirits (paint thinner), boiled Linseed Oil (Purchased as Boiled Linseed Oil), #0000 Steel Wool, Clean rags (preferably soft cotton) I learned this when I was 15 years old while ...

If you are looking for a way to work out your frustrations, boy do I have a job for you. It also helps if you are looking for a backache and blisters as a bonus. This job involves the simplest of ...

It's no secret that a wood finish can make or break a room. When executed well, a tasteful wood stain can bring a room together and effortlessly be incorporated into your home's interior design. But ...

Neutral living room with vintage wooden bookshelves - Bulgac/Getty Images The simplicity of a neutral space in interior design has its perks. For one, using neutral colors and textures can soften up a ...

Linseed oil may be the oldest wood finish known to man, with evidence of linseed oil finishes being applied to wood as far back as ancient Egypt.

If you haven't found that perfect piece to complete your home décor, maybe you haven't considered all your options. With 4,000-5,000 square feet of unfinished furniture in stock - plus custom ...