Q. I bought some unfinished furniture to save money and now I am not sure how to finish it. I have no experience in finishing and would like something simple, if possible to give a wood-tone effect.

Watch as spalted and partially rotten beech firewood is transformed into a stunning carved vase. From improvisation to ...

It takes one bad decision to learn an important lesson about wood: The wrong stain can ruin it. For me, that lesson came with the deck my dad built on our house when I was in high school. After a ...

Now is a good time to refinish furniture and other woodwork because ample ventilation can be easily supplied to avoid breathing harmful fumes. It is also high season for antiques sales and flea ...