The woodwork in my old house could use refinishing. Much of it has complex, intricate profiles. What is the best way to strip it without ...

It can be a mighty labor-intensive and time-consuming process to remove paint, which is why many DIYers dread or even avoid the task. That’s a shame, given that the results usually are worth the ...

Q: I had painters in my house a few weeks ago and just noticed paint left on the sideboard in my dining room. This is beautiful cherry furniture and is part of a custom set made for me by John Landis.

We’ve spent many a day removing varnish from woodwork, and while the results can be stunning, it’s a messy, time-consuming job. The ideal place to do the job is outdoors to avoid the fumes from the ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 57th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...