Polyurethane is a great top coat for several home projects, creating a tough protective layer that can withstand all sorts of bangs and scrapes. How you apply polyurethane, however, can make or break ...

Finish your woodworking project or furniture refinishing job with an oil-based polyurethane varnish to bring out the wood's natural beauty and grain. Learn how to prep the wood surface and ...

Drips happen, so use resin paper, a drop cloth or newspaper to protect your worktable. If your project has legs, make standoffs for them to perch on. Standoffs allow you to wipe finish all the way ...

What do an oak door, walnut mantle and a cherry rocker have in common? Besides being constructed of natural wood, all look especially good with a clear finish. In fact, most natural woodwork jobs call ...