If you want that perfect wood finish, then consider this secret trick used by professional woodworkers. It's the perfect ...

One New Year’s resolution most of us probably forgot to make was to show the wooden workhorses of our kitchen the respect they deserve. Those cutting boards, butcher blocks, spoons, knife handles and ...

The best method for restoring shine to your wood cabinets is to look for polishes that are compatible with your cabinet finish. "Mineral oil can help condition and restore shine to some wood types," ...

As you go about your spring cleaning routine, take a few minutes to inspect the condition of your wood furniture and trim. Are any of the finishes looking dull, murky, and tired? Though you may choose ...

Mineral oil is one of those household items — like baking soda or rubbing alcohol — that you’ve probably got stashed in a cabinet somewhere. It’s on hand in case you need it, but what do you use it ...

It takes one bad decision to learn an important lesson about wood: The wrong stain can ruin it. For me, that lesson came with the deck my dad built on our house when I was in high school. After a ...

If you've taken to smearing your wooden cutting board with butter -- also known as butter boarding -- we've got the skinny on how to clean and care for it. David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent ...