Q: I have an old piano on which the wood finish has grown dull with age. What can I do to bring it back to life? A: Bruce Johnson, Ask DIY woodworking expert, has this advice for you: As a wood finish ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 41st installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary. We’re excited to publish their tale of buying and renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first ...

Perhaps you live in an historic house with perfectly intact, never-painted wood. You can just leave it be, or gently clean it with a rag dipped into water with a squirt of Ivory liquid soap. How to ...

Linseed or flaxseed oil is one of the most beloved wood finishes in the world. It penetrates deep into the wood fibers to ...

Q: I clipped your article about using tung oil on outdoor furniture (Sept. 14), and put a first coat on my redwood patio table. I followed your and the manufacturer's instructions, and the table ...