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.

With any refinishing project, you'll want to start by ensuring your surface is clean and dust free. Wipe it down with a damp cloth—especially if it's been sitting in an attic for awhile. If your table ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Refinishing a table sounds far more intimidating than it actually ...

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 ...

If you’ve never done it, refinishing a wood chair or table sounds easy enough. Just strip off the old finish to reveal the wood’s underlying glory, do a little sanding, apply some stain if the wood ...

In this video, I rebuild a dining table I originally constructed two years ago, incorporating lessons learned since then to enhance its functionality for my family. I use pallet wood for the new legs ...

You know that lovely washstand you picked up at a rural antiques store years ago? If it’s in need of a tune-up and a refurbished shine, the professional you’ll likely need is a furniture designer and ...