Penetrating finishes such as those achieved by old-time craftsmen with linseed oil have a depth and luster quite unlike those of surface coatings such as varnish or lacquer. They help accent the ...

Dear James: We just bought an older house with lots of natural woodwork. Can we sand it down and refinish it with another natural oil finish? What are some tips to apply the finish? -- Tammy V. Dear ...

A: The best wood finish is one that will displace water and not chip or peel like paint. Linseed oil (a vegetable oil) is the very best wood preservative money can buy. You will see it on the shelf as ...

Wood floors need a sealer to protect new wood when it’s installed, and again years later after resanding. Finishes like shellac, lacquer and linseed oil don’t qualify even though they’re great on ...

Q: We hired a local handyman to help renovate a bathroom and rework two entry-area closets into a unified closet with bi-fold doors. This meant replacing some of the wide-plank pine floorboards in our ...

Dear Pat: My house has some beautiful old woodwork, which I need to sand and refinish. I was thinking of using a natural oil finish on it. Is this type of finish durable? And how should I apply it to ...

If you've made the investment in gardening tools, now is the time to clean and sharpen them so they're ready to go in spring.

Hi, So I was rubbing some linseed oil on my chairs, however it seems I may have added a slight bit too much as it was my first time doing this, and I’m afraid I may have ruined my chairs. The texture ...

When people think of hardwood floors, many associations can come to mind. These can range from fond memories of being a child lying on the living room hardwood at your grandmother's to an exasperated ...