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.

While wood furniture may be timeless, the varnish is not. As a result, it can fade and mark over years of use. The good news is that it is relatively easy to refinish wood to breathe new life into ...

Instead of painting old wood furniture, easily refresh the stained finish with a new coat of stain and a dark wax without sanding or stripping the original stain. The goal for this cedar chest was to ...

Nothing ties a dining room together like a beautiful wooden table. But time can take a toll on wood, so whether you're flipping furniture for a side hustle or just wanting to get your antique table ...

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 ...

The lacquer was chipping away from my midcentury modern dining chairs – one of which also had a wobbly leg – when I contacted two refinishers to inquire about a makeover. The estimates they gave were ...

The typical cost to refinish furniture ranges from $335 to $917 with a national average of $625. The exact cost to refinish furniture depends on the furniture type and material, the refinishing method ...

When I asked pros whether refinishing wood mid-century furniture was doable for a novice, I got mixed replies. “Anyone who is willing to put in the time to learn about the process, and practice and ...

Some old wood furniture from a flea market, an antique shop or around the house can look new again with just a little elbow grease. Danny Lipford, host of "Today's Homeowners," says it is a lot easier ...

"As long as we're..." I was talking to my husband, DC, over dinner about the work we'd like -- or more accurately, I'd like -- done on our new house before we move in. He paused, fork in midair. He ...