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How to weather wood for a rustic look

Give new wood the look of age and character with this easy weathered wood tutorial. Using simple supplies and ...
Q: I had painters in my house a few weeks ago and just noticed paint left on the sideboard in my dining room. This is beautiful cherry furniture and is part of a custom set made for me by John Landis.
When you make something out of wood, whether it’s an interior piece or one that’s going to live outside, you’ll give it a longer life and prevent its natural colors from fading by giving it a finish.
Refinishing orange-toned furniture can be a messy and time-consuming task for DIYers, but you can easily change the color of ...
Q: We acquired a Knabe baby grand piano from a neighbor whose grandfather purchased it in the 1920s. The wood is really dull, and we’d like to be able to polish or refinish it without damaging the ...