Finishing

Use raking light to spot scratches before the finish locks them in.

This finish is nontoxic, simple to make, and easy to apply

Suspend your brushes in water or solvent with a dowel or skewer pushed through a hole you've drilled above the ferrule.

The dos, the dont's, and a few things you never thought of when working with oil-based varnish.

Common acrylic paint and a tinted wax are easy to apply

To prevent a mattress from sliding around on a platform bed, mix a nonskid additive into some of the finish used on the bed and apply it to the platform with a roller.

There is no place for store-bought chair pads on fine furniture. In this video, learn how to add leather pads to chairs to protect floors.

Aspen Golann's process will help you take a creative and contemporary approach to a traditional American style.

As if building the coffer weren’t fun enough, painting and carving it notch up the excitement. A choice of paints and colors and endless design possibilities for carving can change the look and feel of the piece.

Find the appropriate temperature to store and apply your finishes, and get tips for ensuring that your finish cures properly.