"It depends on the quality of the piece and of the painting," says Sophie Williamson. Practically speaking, this may be most significant if you're thinking you might offload the piece down the line.

Hey Friends! Today is Trashy Treasures Tuesday, and I wanted to show you how I refreshed an old wood table. You can use this ...

There are a few good ways to ruin the original finish on an antique chair, and Karen Keane, CEO of Skinner Inc. in Boston, has seen them all. Karen has examined antique chairs that people have ...

Salvaging antique furniture can be an ordeal in and of itself. Solid wood furniture may need to be cleaned, dried, reglued, or upgraded with new parts, while veneers could come loose and allow water ...

Got the do-it-yourself itch but little time or cash to spare? Look around at the furniture you own. Some of it probably could use a refreshing coat of paint. In fact, a new color might put the "wow" ...

Wooden furniture makes an appearance in most people's homes. Whether it's a thrift store find, a family gem that has been passed down, or a piece that you simply loved many years ago and decided to ...