With any refinishing project, you'll want to start by ensuring your surface is clean and dust free. Wipe it down with a damp cloth—especially if it's been sitting in an attic for awhile. If your table ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Refinishing a table sounds far more intimidating than it actually ...

Q: I have a solid oak dining table with finish that has worn off in several places. I use Johnson paste wax on it a few times a year, as directed by the furniture maker. This doesn’t help the worn ...

Learn how to refinish a coffee table with beginner-friendly steps that turn worn furniture into a fresh, updated centerpiece. I have definitely caught the furniture redo bug lately, mostly because my ...

Q: We picked up a nice old oak table at an estate sale recently. Could you point us in a direction where we could find information on possibly sanding and/or varnishing the top or should this be left ...

The moment I saw the casters, I knew I was taking this table home. I have a weakness for casters. This table actually had a mate but someone had drilled a major hole in it. The repair was way beyond ...

Aunt Tilly finally decided to give you that old dining room set you always loved, but countless family get-togethers have taken their toll. Or maybe you spotted a great antique credenza at a ...

Refinishing an antique table takes time, patience, and a lot of care. After all, an antique isn't just another piece of furniture; it doesn't have merely style and function, but character as well.