I tested paint and varnish strippers for a DIY furniture project. Among Max Strip, Minwax, Citristrip, and Smart Strip, two finish removers rose to the top.

Once the paint was dried, and with the help of my home-based community, the chairs were put back together. Reupholstering seat cushions is a relatively easy project with a big impact.

Ruth McGrath, a vendor at Salvage Sisters in Waite Park, used her specialized skills to create colorful, comfy cabin chairs. No, she didn’t recover them. She hand-painted them. “Start with a ...

They painted that bugger, slapped on a Logitech steering wheel, ... This white-haired man and his bare, sad feet, is actually ensconced quite comfortably in a DIY driving chair.

Paint dipping has been applied to kitchen tools, furniture, vases, and even guns. Earnest Home Co. Eliza Brooke is a freelance journalist based in Washington, DC.

When I asked pros whether refinishing wood mid-century furniture was doable for a novice, I got mixed replies. “Anyone who is willing to put in the time to learn about the process, and practice ...