These century-old floor finishing tricks still outperform what's on store shelves today.

Old methods endure: Hand-rubbed oils, paste wax, and shellac have kept floors and furniture beautiful for over a century, resisting peeling and cracking better than many modern products. Repair made ...

Depending on the state of deterioration, there are several options for rejuvenating a dull wood-finish. Often it is best to begin with a light sanding with extra-fine sandpaper, possibly 600-grit ...

In any case, being a natural material, wood is porous and adapts to the temperature and humidity conditions of the environment in which it is inserted, being able to absorb everything that enters, ...

Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Q: I have an old piano on which the wood finish has grown dull with age. What can I do ...