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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 ...

Well you are really going to love what I’m going to write about this week. It’s about Restore a Finish. This is the product that you apply to wood that will go through varnish (not polyurethane) and ...

There are some products on the market that are like “how can they do what they say they can do?” There is one product that really comes to mind and I want to share with you again because I have had so ...

Some people argue that scratches and dents in wood furniture and floors add character — and if that’s your philosophy, we say embrace it. But if you’re bummed out because of an obvious scratch, water ...

Patience and a little work can pay off for antique lovers who appreciate the excitement of a good find and the pleasures of fine furniture. Good furniture is not just pretty. It is solid and well ...

Some of the most common cleaning habits quietly ruin wood forever.

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

Q: We renovated our kitchen 10 years ago in a French country style. One of my favorite details is the "jewelry" we chose for the cabinet knobs and pulls. Over time, the antique-looking finish has worn ...