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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

FARGO - Instead of kicking unwanted furniture from your home to the curb, what if you could repurpose that furniture and give it new life? There are a variety of ways to recycle worn-out furniture.

A rich, warm brown wood stain that channels the timeless look of aged wood. Whiskey Barrel adds depth and character, making it ideal for rustic furniture makeovers and distressed wood finishes. A ...

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 ...

Jamie Cetto, owner of the Virginia Stripper in Woodbridge, needs a couple of buckets, paintbrushes, chemicals and Scotch Brite pads to turn a less-than-desirable table or dresser into, as he says, ...

With a little elbow grease and the right ingredients, you can remove water stains from wood and bring your furniture back to ...