From scraping to sanding to priming to painting, it’s delightful once you figure out how to avoid the pitfalls.

Going Rustic: A Guide to Painting Old Wooden Furniture Old furniture comes in two categories: a shabby old piece you fell in love with at a second hand store that just needs a little bit of love, or, ...

One of the easiest ways to give an old piece of furniture a fresh new look is by painting it. But if you’re not a painting professional or are new to the challenging world of DIY, painting furniture ...

That’s it—enjoy your newly finished furniture. In 24 hours, you’ve refinished a piece of furniture, saved some cash, and ...

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.

Reviving mid-century modern style with upcycled furniture is an eco-friendly and cost-effective way to add a retro touch to ...

If there's one thing all 21st century wood-workers can claim, it's remarkably good fortune. We have the tools to make the most tedious job effortless and the trickiest joint flawless. And, anything ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. When it comes to furniture, a fresh coat of paint can be all ...

The first apartment I rented as a poor twenty-something had crappy wood floors that were painted brown, a fact I never much thought about until years later, after I bought my first house and had to ...