There are a few good ways to ruin the original finish on an antique chair, and Karen Keane, CEO of Skinner Inc. in Boston, has seen them all. Karen has examined antique chairs that people have ...

Stripping furniture is a messy, time-consuming process. And sometimes the results aren’t as great as you had hoped. Fortunately, you don’t always have to resort to stripping to restore your furniture ...

You know that moment: you lift a potted plant from the top of a wooden dresser or table, and there it is, a white ring, a tell-tale sign of moisture. These marks are common on wood furniture, often ...

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A great wood stain does double duty. First, it adds to the aesthetics, either by enhancing the natural grain pattern of the wood or by covering blemishes, depending on the stain you choose. Second, it ...

When your furniture gets scratched or dinged, a quick once-over with the best furniture touch-up markers can make it look new again. Top-rated markers come in a variety of shades to match your ...

Antique pine furniture is seeing a serious comeback in the design world, making its way back into homes with a fresh appeal. If you've ever admired the warm grain and natural patina of pine pieces, ...