Q: I clipped your article about using tung oil on outdoor furniture (Sept. 14), and put a first coat on my redwood patio table. I followed your and the manufacturer's instructions, and the table ...

As a wood finish ages, it begins to turn dark. Older wood actually needs a greater amount of protection than newer wood. And older finishes to furniture that now constitutes antiques weren't as ...

Q: I have an old piano on which the wood finish has grown dull with age. What can I do to bring it back to life? A: Bruce Johnson, Ask DIY woodworking expert, has this advice for you: As a wood finish ...

Q:I have a question about our outdoor teak furniture. We had it sealed with Penofin and it smelled bad for months. We were not able to sit on it because of the fumes. After a few months, the finish ...

Almost everyone who has old furniture has heard of Formby’s formula for reconstituting old finishes. After all, his kit on refurbishing old varnish, lacquer and shellac is available in 33,000 outlets ...