(For more information, see the article Wood Finishing and Repair) QUESTION: We built our house six years ago. In some areas the woodwork looks dried out,…
Question: Is it OK to use a water-based polyurethane such as Minwax Polycrylic over an interior door surface that had previously been finished with oil-based?…
QUESTION: I own a house that was built about 8 years ago. Recently, I was using alcohol to clean off some greasy spots on the…
QUESTION: We have a black discoloration occurring on the wood part of the windows in our house. Do you know what it is and how…
QUESTION I am looking for a product to make our woodwork look better. This includes trim boards, cabinetry (bathroom and kitchen), and the log walls.…
What is the general rule for stripping wood trim and wood doors? When is it best to use a heat gun or chemical stripper? Answer:…
My 2-year-old grandson became an artist with a furniture touch-up marker on a hollow, unfinished wood bathroom door. I really do not want this door…
At Christmas dinner, my son placed a basket with hot rolls on the dark wood china cabinet. That evening, we found a white cloudy area…
How do you remove mildew from new cedar deck boards? Some of them were just installed. I can’t believe mildew would appear that fast! I…
Question: I have original kitchen cupboards in my home. When I open and close the drawers it actually creates sawdust that lands on the items…