We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Windows are one of those elements of the home that sometimes get overlooked, apart from what dressings we hang on them. The truth is, we look ...

I've made an oak bar top out of reclaimed wood. I want it to finish it in such a manner that it will be glossy and shiny, just enhancing the natural color. I used some polyurethane on the same wood ...

If you’ve got indoor wood to finish, you need to know about something generically called coloured finishing oils. A phone call from a contractor friend last month got me thinking about this approach ...

Next time you’re working on a project that needs a durable wood finish, don’t grab the polyurethane. Follow [Victor Ola’s] advice and raid your grandparent’s record cabinet for some old 78 records.