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 ...

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Nothing ties a dining room together like a beautiful wooden table. But time can take a toll on wood, so whether you're flipping furniture for a side hustle or just wanting to get your antique table ...

Q: My butcher block kitchen table is 1 1/2 inches thick and 38 inches in diameter. The varnished surface is badly pitted and some of the polyurethane varnish has peeled. Can I refinish it myself? The ...

Q: We picked up a nice old oak table at an estate sale recently. Could you point us in a direction where we could find information on possibly sanding and/or varnishing the top or should this be left ...

how to refinish a mahogany table I just inherited a 70 year old mahogany table that needs to be refinished. Any recommendations for people to do this (or how I could do it myself? Thanks.