Wood Repair & Refinishing
Old House Journal's compendium of articles about repairing and refinishing wood in old houses, including glazing, painting, wood sash repair, and molding repair and replication.
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Building a New Porch Railing for a 1920s Home
When Bill Ticineto and Jill Chase added a period-appropriate verandah to their 1920s-era home, building a new porch railing for the steps to their side yard was a necessity. Here's how they did it.
How to Repair Old Porches
Tips and techniques for restoring and repairing old porches, including repairing porch posts, columns, flooring, skirting and more.
Taking Care of Wood Floors
Flooring has become subject to the whims of fashion. But traditional wood floors were meant to last, and to age gracefully.
Epoxies for Wood Repair
Learn about epoxy products and their best use, get tips from the experts, and see a DIY project.
A Fix for Sticky Finish
Dealing with an old finish that gets tacky in hot weather.
How To Make Compound Ogee Molding
When you can't find the right ogee molding off the shelf, here's how to make it.
How to Repair Your Stairs
Whether your stairs are loose, squeaky, or moving away from the wall, we’ve got the cure.
Green Pickling
A cabinetmaker’s serendipitous discovery has her using milk paint to create an aged, pickled finish that’s non-toxic.
Joinery Tips for Fences & Gates
A pro woodworker offers advice for creating long-lasting joints for gates and fences.
How To Make Custom Molding Repairs
Learn to replicate small sections of molding using a technique borrowed from plasterers.
How To Create a Faux Wood Grain Finish
Follow this step-by-step process to create a convincing wood grain pattern.
How & When To Use An Epoxy Wood Filler
Using an epoxy wood filler is a great way to restore rotted wood. If you’re hesitant, this step-by-step repair will demystify the process.
How To Carve Egg-and-Dart Molding
Make your own version of this classic profile with just a few simple tools.
One-Day Project: Fix a Wobbly Stair Rail
Sooner or later, all staircases will develop a case of the wobbly spindle.
Repair a Wood Window in 12 Steps
Pro tips for glazing and painting wood sash like an expert.
Tips for Finishing Old-House Woodwork
These Minneapolis homeowners stripped, painted, and dye-stained their woodwork with professional results—and you can, too.
How To Repair Sagging Shutters
If time and the elements have left your exterior shutters hanging loose, use this step-by-step repair to set them right again.
Adventures in Stripping Woodwork
One old-house owner's simple quest to bare her woodwork becomes an obsession that takes its toll on time and tempers.
Simple Wood-Floor Fixes
Two traditional fixes for damaged and worn wood floors can add years to their lifespan.
Wood Floor Finishing Techniques
Two finishing techniques of the past, scraping and filling, help make wood floors look their best today.
Battling Wood Rot & Termites With Borate
Borate gets new attention as a less toxic safeguard against wood rot and wood-destroying insects, such as termites.
HeartWood Fine Windows & Doors
Heartwood Fine Windows & Doors offers custom-made, high-quality wood windows and doors for classic homes
Indow Window Inserts
Enjoy modern comfort while preserving the charm of your original windows. Indow window inserts press inside your window frames without a mounting bracket to give you all the comfort and efficiency of high-end replacement windows.
WEST SYSTEM G/flex®
A toughened, versatile, liquid epoxy for permanent waterproof bonding of fiberglass, ceramics, metals, plastics, damp and difficult-to-bond woods. G/flex can make structural bonds that absorb the stress of expansion, contraction, and vibration. Ideal for bonding dissimilar materials.
