When I deliver the bad news, I get the same reaction at every talk I give on downsizing: The kids don’t want your stuff. Invariably, parents moan, and adult children cheer. “Don’t believe me?” I ask. ...

One of the easiest ways to give an old piece of furniture a fresh new look is by painting it. But if you’re not a painting professional or are new to the challenging world of DIY, painting furniture ...

You bought all the paint and pinned all the pins to envision exactly how you want to look, but you still haven’t gotten to repainting that old dresser you’ve been meaning to tackle for the past six ...

What is it about DIY furniture makeovers that seem so intimidating? You've been meaning to dress up that old dresser, wooden chair, or boring bar stool for a while now, but you're not even sure where ...

I tested three paint and varnish strippers and one varnish-only remover for a DIY furniture project. While all four products worked to remove the original finishes, there were two clear winners. I ...

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Why waste time taping hardware when you can simply remove it? Henkler recommends taking off hinges, door knobs, drawer pulls and any other removable hardware. She suggests placing each piece of ...