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

Wood rot is a sibling to mold growth. Mold growth requires but three things: a food source, mold spores and water. Those ...

One thing about the new modernist treatment is the rediscovery of wood per se. The entrance to the gallery is set with two old piles out of the East River. We felt a little touched at this gesture.

But on a fortuitous trip to Lowe's, Christine and Nik spotted stacks of unfinished butcher blocks. Immediately a burst of ...

In 25 years, Friends of Florence has commissioned 450 restoration projects in museums and churches. ITALY, — Italy is an art ...

In one corner we found some colored drawings that we liked immensely. ACCUSTOMED to the ribald Americana that J. B. Neumann shows in his print room, we were a little chilled by his present show of ...

How often you should paint varies based on where you live, what kind of siding you have, and more. Here are the details on how often you should paint your house.

Using a heat gun will make paint stripping much easier. Choose the correct temperature, use the right tools, and perform the ...

I used nothing but redwood trim on the last house I built for my family. Redwood contains lots of natural chemicals that fight against wood rot.

And why does the green family work? Greens instantly mesh with the wood, as both are so prominent in nature. The combo ...

Create stylish Halloween decor on a budget with bat cutouts, glow paint, and painted pumpkins using things you already have ...

Looking for something cute to put on a shelf or to display on your console table? This framed chalkboard will surely put a smile on your and anyone else's face. Crafting it is quite easy and only ...