Refinishing

How to Stain Wood Furniture

How-To | 4 Steps

Learn expert advice on basic steps for staining -- a simple and inexpensive way to update wood furniture.

How to Distress Furniture

How-To | 8 Steps

Learn how to give a piece of wood furniture an antique look.

How to Install Laminate on Countertops

How-To | 5 Steps

Give your countertops a whole new look with these step-by-step instructions. The DIY to the Rescue crew shows how to install laminate on countertops, add trim and a install a backsplash.

How to Stain a Hardwood Floor

How-To | 6 Steps

Tackle this project yourself to save a bundle while giving your floors a fresh look.

How to Paint a Concrete Floor

How-To | 6 Steps

How to turn a bland concrete slab into a stunning painted floor

Hardwood Flooring Glosses

How-To | 2 Steps

How to Stain Wood Cabinets

How-To | 5 Steps

Save money on a remodel and still get a professional look by staining cabinets yourself. Learn how to stain cabinets yourself with these steps.

How to Stain a Wooden Deck

How-To | 7 Steps

Enrich a wooden deck in just a few simple steps using deck stain.

Freshen up a Kitchen by Painting the Cabinets

How-To | 7 Steps

Painting kitchen cabinets is one of the easiest ways to update your kitchen and give it a fresh look.

Renovating an Older Staircase

How-To | 5 Steps

Adding a new skirt board and refinishing the antique Mission handrail put new life back into this antique original.

How to Repaint a Front Door

How-To | 4 Steps

Get expert advice on the proper way to repaint a front door.

Dining Table Do-Overs

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Clever and creative ways to repurpose a dining table.

Turn Vintage Furniture Into Vanities

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Repurpose old furniture for a funky or elegant new look in your bathroom.