Q: I had painters in my house a few weeks ago and just noticed paint left on the sideboard in my dining room. This is beautiful cherry furniture and is part of a custom set made for me by John Landis.

If you Google how to give outdated cabinets a modern upgrade without replacing them, paint is sure to appear on the list. It's true that paint can give your kitchen cabinets a completely new feel, but ...

Q: I'm building a small deck in the backyard and for cosmetic reasons, am painting it rather than finishing the wood. So, being cost-conscious, I am wondering whether using a Douglas fir 2-by-6 versus ...