How to Hand Carve a Wooden Spoon
Here’s the scoop — this is fun and easy!
The DIY Guide to Finishing a Table Top
34 tips for glass-smooth tabletop finishing perfection
Fix Wood Scratches with Walnuts
Simply rub a walnut over a scratch in wood several times. Then, with your fingers rub the scratched area. That's...
How to Build a DIY Nightstand
Learn how to build your own custom nightstand using minimal tools and moderate woodworking skills.
How to Stain Wood
Get a perfect finish on even hard-to-stain woods like cherry and pine
How to Lay Mosaic Tiles
A handy guide to laying and setting mosaic tile from one of our most trusted tile experts. Plus, a quick...
How to Get a Smooth Polyurethane Finish
Expert tips for applying a flawless clear finish.
How to Stain Unfinished Wood with Used Coffee Grounds
No need to buy a stain for your next woodworking project. It only takes a few common household ingredients: steel...
Spray Finishing on Wood
Flawless results with aerosol cans
How to Whitewash Wood: 3 Simple Techniques
Looking for that rustic farmhouse look of whitewashed wood? Try any of these three simple techniques on how to whitewash...
How to Match Wood Stain: Head to the Paint Store
This is the easiest, most accurate way to match wood stain for your project.
Pro Tips for Using Wipe-On Polyurethane
How to use this fast, easy, goof-proof finish.
How to Care for Your Indoor Teak Furniture
How to Care for Your Indoor Teak Furniture
How to Apply Polyurethane
4 Simple steps to a finish as smooth as glass
Achieve a Flawless Wood Finish with Rub-on Oil
Find out how to apply a wood finish with no brush marks, drips or runs.
How to Stain Furniture
Get clean, crisp stain lines and smooth clear coats
Finishing Wood Trim With Stain and Varnish
Follow these four steps (no shortcuts!) and you'll get a perfect finish every time
