Q: I read your recent column about refinishing a glossy table and chair set. My question concerns refinishing a teak table bought around 1970. I doubt the teak goes all the way through, but is most ...

Why finish matters: A good finish protects wood from water, UV damage, stains, and wear while enhancing its natural beauty. Top product picks: From Minwax and Varathane polyurethanes to tung oil and ...

Q: When my mother moved recently, she had no room for her large mahogany dining room table and chairs. They wound up at our house, and everyone loves them, except for the finish. It's a high gloss, ...