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Q How should I seal and protect a cedar planter I just built? I’d like the wood to stay light and bright outdoors. A Your project looks great in the photo you sent and your hope is a common one ...

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Americans spend more than $500 million on unfinished exterior furniture every year. According to Kaile Warren, home improvement expert and founder of Rent-A-Husband, most choose the raw furniture to ...

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Why Won't the Varnish Dry? Whether you are building a piece of furniture from scratch or completing a renovation project, the varnish coat usually marks the end of the job. For a beautiful result, the ...

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