This wobbly, old chair was made using mortise-and-tenon construction. There were nails in almost every joint. Always look for hidden nails if a joint doesn’t come apart easily, otherwise you’ll damage ...

Instead of painting old wood furniture, easily refresh the stained finish with a new coat of stain and a dark wax without sanding or stripping the original stain. The goal for this cedar chest was to ...

Chances are you've sat in a chair that has been less than reliable. Perhaps you have even witnessed a chair collapse under someone's weight. Tens of thousands of chairs break every year because they ...

Q–I am repairing some old wooden chairs that have loose rungs and wobbly legs. I plan to take the joints apart and reglue them, but I do not own a wrap-type web clamp that can be wrapped around all ...

You may need nothing more than a thorough wipe-down, a few touch-ups with stain, and a bit of wax to restore the original luster. To revive an old, battered desk, we had to go through all four steps ...

Q-The spindles on one of my maple chairs keep coming loose, even though I have tried several types of glue to fasten them. The spindles are now so loose I can pull them out. How can I fix them? A-A ...

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Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Q: How should I finish a 3 ...