Staining a coffee table you found at a thrift shop or the outdated dresser you’ve had for years may seem like a simple weekend project, but the process can be a bit more involved than one might think.

For shellac finish users, good news: Shellac flakes have become more plentiful. Even those familiar with shellac may not know that it starts out as a crusty protective coating secreted on tree ...

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.