Dear James: The woodwork in my old house could use refinishing. Much of it has complex, intricate profiles. What is the best way to strip it without breaking it? — Patty G. Dear Patty: Woodwork in ...

Dear Pat: I just moved into a beautiful house on the National Historical Register. I have to repair and refinish the natural woodwork on the mantel and some bookcase/paneling. What are the basic steps ...

Wood trim is supposed to provide a finishing touch to a room. But it doesn’t always work out so neatly. And if you’ve ever tried to install trim and been frustrated by a poor fit where two pieces meet ...

Wood finishing is one of the last processes in the manufacture of furniture or cabinets and the first thing seen on the retail floor. The wood finish emphasizes the mission of the furniture, cabinets ...

If you’ve got indoor wood to finish, you need to know about something generically called coloured finishing oils. A phone call from a contractor friend last month got me thinking about this approach ...