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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You may not have to replace kitchen cabinets, or even reface them. Refinishing may be enough.
A Japanese technique for burnt wood meets the bungalow.
For a company that turns out architecturally correct mouldings by the houseful, Driwood Moulding Co. is an astonishingly compact business.
Learn about the role of trimwork, building up profiles, turning corners with mitered and coped joints, and what tools to use where for matching interior millwork.
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.
Tips and techniques for restoring and repairing old porches, including repairing porch posts, columns, flooring, skirting and more.
Flooring has become subject to the whims of fashion. But traditional wood floors were meant to last, and to age gracefully.
Learn about epoxy products and their best use, get tips from the experts, and see a DIY project.
Dealing with an old finish that gets tacky in hot weather.
When you can't find the right ogee molding off the shelf, here's how to make it.
Whether your stairs are loose, squeaky, or moving away from the wall, we’ve got the cure.
A cabinetmaker’s serendipitous discovery has her using milk paint to create an aged, pickled finish that’s non-toxic.
A pro woodworker offers advice for creating long-lasting joints for gates and fences.
Learn to replicate small sections of molding using a technique borrowed from plasterers.
Follow this step-by-step process to create a convincing wood grain pattern.
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.
Make your own version of this classic profile with just a few simple tools.
Sooner or later, all staircases will develop a case of the wobbly spindle.
Pro tips for glazing and painting wood sash like an expert.
These Minneapolis homeowners stripped, painted, and dye-stained their woodwork with professional results—and you can, too.
If time and the elements have left your exterior shutters hanging loose, use this step-by-step repair to set them right again.
One old-house owner's simple quest to bare her woodwork becomes an obsession that takes its toll on time and tempers.
Two traditional fixes for damaged and worn wood floors can add years to their lifespan.
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