Q: We just stripped six layers of paint off the front door of our 1820s house. I think the door is made of chestnut. We don’t want to repaint it, and we don’t like polyurethane. What’s the best ...

An old wooden door can become dull, worn, or covered by many layers of paint over time. It might stick, not close properly, ...

Question: I have a beautiful old stained wooden front that is in good condition. I have tried to refinish it twice, but the glossy finish does not hold up. How should I finish it next time so it lasts ...

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Varnish is woods best friend. Made of resin, drying oil, and solvent or thinner, varnish protects wood from aging and damage. Given a good coating of varnish, wood is easier to clean, and it is much ...

You might think to switch out light fixtures or upgrade your entryway when you’re planning home improvements, but another way to update your deck, railings, and ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 70th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...

Here's how to turn your ordinary closet doors into a design feature. What To Do When Your Closet Doesn’t Have a Door Closets, for the most part, need doors to hide all the clutter inside. The problem ...