At what point in a project, readers often ask, should an interior designer be called in to help. I can only respond, "Before it starts to hurt." Professional designers don't come cheap, it's true, but ...

Avoid toxic wood stains by making a natural, plant-based version. Sometimes I work on indoor cabinetry that is so large I have to stain and finish it in the same spot it’s ultimately going to live. If ...

We’re partitioning the end of our family room nearest the kitchen in order to create a small, quiet reading area. Hundreds of books are to be stored in this new space, so we need some sturdy bookcases ...

Anyone furnishing a home on a budget has likely considered unfinished wooden tables, chairs, bookcases and chests. Staining such pieces is a good option for those put off by the prospect of priming ...