Woodworking

Custom-made wood plaques can be a nice way to display a name or sign and can be made without too much time or effort. You can buy pre-cut plaques at craft stores or if you have the proper wood...

The best black wood finish you can have is a natural finish on a project made of ebony. Since ebony is very expensive and quite difficult to machine, the next best solution is a process called...

Many children's and pet toys on the market come in bright attractive colors, but you are not always sure how safe those brilliant paints and stains are. If you want to provide wooden toys for your...

Staining protects and enhances the natural beauty of oak stairs. If you prefer the look of bare wood to carpet---not to mention the greater cleaning ease---you will want to stain new oak stairs....

Gel stain is a wood stain that's thicker than traditional stain. If you want to stain the legs on a chair or a vertical headboard, gel stain is a great alternative because it doesn't drip....

Gel stain provides the same beautiful color to wood as liquid stain does. However, it is a thick gel instead of a liquid, meaning it doesn't run. That makes gel stain a perfect option if you need...

Wood boxes are a wonderful storage container and can be finished in a variety of ways to match the decor of the room in which you place them. Determining the appropriate method for finishing the...

MDF, or medium density fiberboard, is a wood board which is made out of wood fibers and wax or resin. This board is made up of separated fibers like particle board, but it is denser and can be...

Getting a watermark out of a cherished oak table doesn't necessarily mean having to strip and refinish the entire table. Before you have to resort to stripping and refinishing the entire table,...

Gel stain is one of several staining options to use on a variety of wood projects. Due to the fact that gel stain has a thicker consistency than regular liquid stains, the stain does not run and...

If you are tired of your old wooden doors then wood stain is the answer to your problem. It will give your old doors a shiny new look in just a few easy steps.

Building a bird house to attract our fine feathered friends is a great weekend project. Song birds are always welcome and other birds have beautiful colors to display. Bird watching is an event...

The price of buying a new but unfinished piece of furniture is far less than the price of buying one that is already finished. Likewise, the price of putting a new finish on your old and dull...

Making a wooden piece of furniture, wooden column or other stained piece of wood have an antique look requires distressing the piece to make it look older than it is. You can use several methods...

Keys are easy to lose or misplace. Unfortunately, you always seem to misplace them at the most inconvenient times. Avoid this situation by creating a place to hang your keys--a wooden key rack....

Regardless of the materials your bathroom vanity is made of, it is subject to a lot of damage over the years from water, cleaning chemicals and even hair and beauty products. Refinishing a...

How to stain a piece of wood. Either it's a wood table or a wood chair or made out of real wood. It can be stained. Adding stain can really make wood furniture stand out.

A well-made wood door can be a beautiful addition to any room. A damaged wood door, however, can be an eyesore, and unless you repair the damage it may compound until the door becomes useless....

Most types of wood require some kind of sealant to protect them from moisture and the elements. While this is particularly true for outdoor wooden furniture or buildings, indoor wooden surfaces...

There is a certain satisfaction that come from building something yourself. Not only do you have the chance to learn new skills, but you are rewarded with a finished project that you can enjoy for...

Wooden stairs in a home add a certain warmth and familiarity. But when those stairs begin to look worn and old, they can detract from the overall beauty of the home. Refinishing wooden stairs can...

Staining a wood sign is not a difficult task. With the proper preparation and materials, the finished surface can look professional and smooth. Always test the stain first, going through the...

Homemade wood stain can be made using black walnut hulls. Parts of the black walnut tree have been used since prehistory as a dye, and are still used today to add a deep, rich color to wood....

Wood surfaces can take a lot of abuse over the years. Whether from normal use or from a damaging event, your wood can lose its beauty, becoming dulled and scratched. Custom refinishing of the...

Many people have encountered old, battered or overpainted wooden tables. Whether the table was inherited or a diamond-in-the-rough yard sale find, they all have problems like scratches, gouges and...

When traveling with your pet, it is important to ensure she is properly secured in a dog box.This will prevent injuries if you make abrupt stops or turns and also will allow you to keep your focus...

Wooden headstones are inexpensive and simple to make. They can be used to decorate your lawn or haunted house for Halloween, or to mark the graves of a beloved pet. Messages can be carved into...

Woodworking can be an inexpensive hobby. Many small wooden crafts can be made from pieces of scrap wood and finished with leftover paint and stains. Depending on the project, you might need to...

Distressed furniture is a trendy way to finish your furniture and can range from rustic to shabby chic in style. You can make your own do-it-yourself (DIY) distressed furniture by refinishing and...

I wanted a ladder shelf so bad to put some of my plants on. I have so many plants it is just unreal and no place to put them all. I have made two of them, one I made from an old ladder and the...

Making a wooden toy for a child is a fairly simple project. The cost will be low and you can probably find most of the needed supplies around your house. The advantage to making a child's wooden...

Using lacquer to finish kitchen cabinets will give a durable, long-lasting and waterproof finish. Lacquer is considered a high resin and hot solvent-based finish. The high resin pertains to the...

Before you replace worn-looking kitchen cabinets, consider refinishing them if they're structurally sound. Details vary based on the state of the cabinets, but it's generally a three-step process...

The finish protects and beatifies your woodwork project. Whether your project is furniture that will experience constant use or a decorative item that will be gently used, applying an appropriate...

A trunk is a good storage option, but to get an old trunk to look its finest you might want to refinish it. To have one professionally refinished can be expensive, but with the right mixture of...

You've just finished building your table and you want to make sure that it lasts. Putting the right finishing touches on your table will not only protect it but will also give it a look you can be...

Explains how you can mix wood putty to match the color of stain that is on the wood project you are working on.

Whitewashing is a cheap solution to stain furniture and buildings. It is made from slaked lime and chalk. It produces a nice white finish.

Rubberwood sap is used to make natural rubber. This tree is also a source of quality wood that typically costs less than other hardwoods, is beautiful enough for furniture and other wood items. It...

New kitchen cabinets can be expensive. If you have the desire to do it yourself, you can save a lot and have a clean new look in your kitchen. It will take time to strip the old finish, but then...

Cabinets are a major feature of any kitchen or bathroom. A lot of time is spent planning for and installing them. But over time, due to use and water exposure, they begin to lose their luster. The...

Oak beams are found in many older houses, but over time they can take on a dark, dingy look as they accumulate dirt and dust, especially because oak is an open-pored wood that easily holds dust in...

Adding a new finish to a new or gently used piece of wood furniture is much easier when you use a product that is a combination of stain and polyurethane topcoat. Minwax has such a product. It's...

Making you own chess set can be as fun as you wish to make it. This project is about how to make simple chess pieces from wood that are easily portable, recognizable and fully functional. This...

Wood stains are useful for enhancing the look of indoor and outdoor wood projects. They also provide necessary sealant to keep your wood in good condition for years to come. Black walnut stain is...

Many people have old picture frames in their attic or garage. Depending upon the condition of the frame, you can throw it, salvage it or restore it. This is a labor of love that allows the wood...

This will give you a basic idea of how to make beautiful wood signs using a router.

Bubbles in varnish can ruin a beautiful piece of carpentry. To eliminate them, you need to manually or chemically strip off the damaged finish. The location of the bubbles, in the finish coat or...

Wood veneer is very thin wood that is used to cover plywood, particleboard or presswood to make the finished object look more aesthetically pleasing. Often the veneer has already been stained and...

Applying wood stain is a common way to make cabinets darker and show off textured millwork. Staining is more difficult when working with maple or pickled maple. Natural maple tends to be very pale...