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.

Whether your stairs are loose, squeaky, or moving away from the wall, we’ve got the cure.

Best practices for construction and techniques for repair.

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.

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.

Two finishing techniques of the past, scraping and filling, help make wood floors look their best today.

Borate gets new attention as a less toxic safeguard against wood rot and wood-destroying insects, such as termites.