Restoring an art deco table with ten layers of shellac for a glossy, beautifully renewed finish.

Wood finishing is an art that requires patience, skill, and attention to detail. However, despite our best efforts, orange peel – that bumpy, uneven texture resembling the skin of an orange – can ...

After thousands of conversations with homeowners in our Ask A Cabinetmaker community, one issue shows up more consistently than any other: misaligned expectations, almost always around finishes. After ...

Which materials to skip, and what to use instead.

Talk about a nail-biting decision. Choosing a reputable nail salon can be difficult — do you prioritize the slickness of the nail art? Cost? Staff expertise? Experts say that hygiene and safety should ...

The hairline crack in your paint, the faint yellow halo on a sill, the window that sticks on humid days, all can look like ...