With a little work, some stain, and a respirator, that old dresser in the basement can earn its way back upstairs. Go to any antique or vintage furniture store and there's bound to be a well-made, ...

One of the most satisfying things I have learned is how to refinish wood furniture. I cant begin to tell you how many pieces of furniture that were once someone else’s garbage have landed in my hands.

If you’ve been wondering whether that battered desk Aunt Lavinia left you is worth restoring, Ina Brosseau Marx and Allen Marx may have your answer. After all, Professional Painted Finishes, the ...

Q: My mother’s buffet has several small bubbles in the veneer. Can anything be done? The dining room set is from the 1950s, and not worth the trouble of a professional fix. A: Because the spots are ...

Q: We purchased a Lea modular bedroom set in the late 1970s. The cases and drawers are wood, but the tops and sides are particleboard with a thin, plastic veneer. Despite its age and 11 moves, the ...

Water damage to furniture as a result of flood or weather is not always as bad as it seems. Often the damage is quite manageable, or at least subject to partial repair. Read on for steps you can take ...