Q: My butcher block kitchen table is 1 1/2 inches thick and 38 inches in diameter. The varnished surface is badly pitted and some of the polyurethane varnish has peeled. Can I refinish it myself?

Who knows, refinishing furniture may just be your calling. Once you’ve mastered a wood table, use all of this newfound knowledge on a rickety Craigslist dresser, a could-be-really-great end ...

Q: My kitchen is a little on the dated side. Is there a way to update it without breaking the bank? A: Refinishing your cabinets could be a cost-effective way of making your old kitchen shine like ...