My sweet wife loves to watch HGTV. I love John Wayne. Sometimes she goes and watches TV in the den while I watch TV in the study. While walking through the kitchen and getting a snack one night, my ...

Q: We acquired a Knabe baby grand piano from a neighbor whose grandfather purchased it in the 1920s. The wood is really dull, and we’d like to be able to polish or refinish it without damaging the ...

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After the holidays are over and the guests leave, you may notice that things look a little worse for wear. The coffee and end tables have water rings. There are new scratches on the dining table.

Some people argue that scratches and dents in wood furniture and floors add character — and if that’s your philosophy, we say embrace it. But if you’re bummed out because of an obvious scratch, water ...

Wood cabinets have been a foundation of kitchen design since the late 1800s, when solid hardwood cabinetry became common in permanent residential homes. While durable and beautiful, wood easily ...

Question: We renovated our kitchen 10 years ago in French country style. One of my favorite details is the “jewelry” we chose for the cabinet knobs and pulls. Over time, the antique-looking finish has ...

Q: We renovated our kitchen 10 years ago in a French country style. One of my favorite details is the "jewelry" we chose for the cabinet knobs and pulls. Over time, the antique-looking finish has worn ...