Paints and Finishes

Soyguardby Justin Fink

Heavyweight, lightweight, and midweight types are readily available and can be used straight from the bucketby Myron R. Ferguson

Is oil-based stain dead?by Jon Tobey

Inspired by Northwest Native American homes, a new retreat points its gabled prow seaward and shows off its structure insideby David Hall

The surest way to make the best choice is to brush up on the basicsby Misty M. Lees

For paint to stand up to these hard-working rooms, the surfaces must be clean, and the finishes must be durableby Brian J. Doherty

How to prepare a wood floor for a new finishby Charles Peterson

The tools, materials and techniques of this craft haven't changed much in 500 yearsby Doug Hechter