Flea markets and garage sales sometimes offer good buys in used furniture, but the finish on the furniture often needs improvement. Although some do-it-yourselfers believe the presence of a soiled or ...

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 ...

For shellac finish users, good news: Shellac flakes have become more plentiful. Even those familiar with shellac may not know that it starts out as a crusty protective coating secreted on tree ...