My buddy Chuck called me the other day and asked me to help out with a project. His wife, Kate, had lost her mother earlier in the year. When her mom’s estate was divided up, Kate got her mom’s Singer ...

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Dear James: I recently bought an older house. It has beautiful cherry woodwork that needs to be refinished. I have heard about a French-polish finish. Is this a good finish to use and how do I do it? ...

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Now is a good time to refinish furniture and other woodwork because ample ventilation can be easily supplied to avoid breathing harmful fumes. It is also high season for antiques sales and flea ...