Refresh an old piece of wooden furniture with this clever DIY to get the distressed look without sanding. You can even ...

-- Distressing. For bare-wood folks, when the base coat is dry, start sanding off areas that would naturally end up distressed.

Wood that's stained a natural hue is easily updated with the right primer and paint. With proper preparation, you can achieve an expert finish.

Q: Is it possible to paint over wood stained a dark walnut color? There is so much of it in our house – cabinets, trim and so forth. I don’t want to have to sand them. A: There is no need to ...

There is an “undo” button for painted wood, but it’s pretty tedious. Get more home improvement advice at realestate.boston.com.

If you've been out shopping for furniture lately you may have noticed a recent trend in case pieces: Many fine wood pieces have distressed surfaces, giving them the look of an antique. Although ...

See how to take old furnishings and secondhand finds from lackluster to lovely with easy DIY techniques like sanding, distressing wood, and lacquering ...

The most common fuel or media for sandblasting wood is silica sand. It’s widely available and more cost-effective than alternatives like aluminum oxide or glass bead.

If you've been out shopping for furniture lately you may have noticed a recent trend in case pieces: Many fine wood pieces have distressed surfaces, giving them the look of an antique. Although you ...