How can I limit damage to my virtually-unfinished hardwood floors without the trouble/expense of refinishing? [more inside]
posted by aabbbiee on Aug 25, 2009 - 14 answers

Got any advice for removing a gazillion layers of (probably lead) paint from a hundred-year-old banister, complete with an abundance of balusters? Oh, and a pocket door. [more inside]
posted by apostrophe on Nov 22, 2008 - 7 answers

I scavenged a chair from the street (oh, how Brooklyn of me) with the overly-ambitious intention of refinishing and reupholstering it. I can figure out how to to remove the seat and replace the fabric, but I'm stuck on several other necessary steps, to the point that I don't even know what terms to Google. Pictures within. [more inside]
posted by doift on May 11, 2008 - 11 answers

Water damage to our hardwood floors - what can/should we expect? [more inside]
posted by jquinby on Feb 1, 2008 - 4 answers

Is it possible for me to refinish my cheap piano (pics inside) [more inside]
posted by primer_dimer on Jun 11, 2007 - 13 answers

How to repair or replace veneer? [more inside]
posted by MsMolly on Jan 16, 2006 - 8 answers

Is it possible to "erase" botched engravings on pewter? I know pewter's soft, and was wondering if the area can be made as it was before. It's a lidded stein used as a golf trophy. The man that was doing the previous engravings (by hand) retired. Thanks!
posted by JABof72 on Jan 3, 2006 - 2 answers

Refinishing a metal table-- things I should know? [more inside]
posted by orangemiles on Jan 3, 2006 - 5 answers

Anyone know anything about refinishing hardwood floors? I discovered really nice hardwood under the ugly tile that covers the floors of my house, but there's a few areas where spills seeped through, and the wood has bleached out. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by notsnot on Dec 13, 2003 - 17 answers