Q: The exterior side of our front door looks like it’s spotted with mildew. I asked two house painters if they could fix it ...

So, we sanded it. As you can see in the picture, we sanded through the veneer. We would like to paint the door, but what is the process? Arlington, Va. A: Painting the door seems to be the best ...

Well here is the good news ... drum roll please! Howards Restore A Finish will work on your exterior wood doors. Like your front door, that is stained and varnished but looks dull and dry.

They also blog at www.thebrownstoneboys.com. We installed our new double front doors more than a month ago. We’ve been debating whether we wanted to paint them or finish the wood. Since then we’ve ...

Q:One of my wood doors is warped ... and finish with any kind of paint. If the door is unfinished, cover it with wet cloths, which might hasten the straightening. The primer and paint will ...

A coat or two of fresh paint will make everything blend ... Can I replace the rotten wood without replacing the entire door set? If so, how would I go about doing this? Arlington, Va.

I think the door is made of chestnut. We don’t want to repaint it, and we don’t like polyurethane. What’s the best natural finish for wood? Will shellac hold up? — P.K., Katonah A: Shellac was the ...

Wood stain adds a layer of beauty and protection to decks, fences, and exterior doors. And staining wood is a perfectly doable DIY project. But just because you can take on the task yourself doesn ...