Skilled artisans carefully select and shape the wood ... each precise cut and smooth finish, the transformation is remarkable. The rich texture and durability of mahogany make these frames ...

Depending on the wood you’re working with, you may or may not have to do this step. Woods like oak and mahogany tend to have an open grain that needs to be filled if you want a smooth finish.

Many of our homes in the Pacific Northwest feature beautiful woodwork that can make for exciting home improvement projects.

When remodeling, painting your kitchen cabinets can seem like a good place to start. But check the materials. Here are the ...

Stain pens for tinting small blemishes to match the existing wood finish. To recolor larger areas ... yellow shade (a.k.a. pine or amber), a red (mahogany, cherry), and a brown (walnut, Van ...

The Right Wood: Birch veneer plywood is ideal ... Before installing each mahogany part, sand it smooth, then apply a finish. Start with the horizontal base rail at the bottom of the bookcase.

Wetzel had read about “The Tree” from which the wood had come ... so the mythical mahogany shines Wetzel started working on the guitar in January and is nearing the finish work, which involves ...

Ask Jeanne anything at localliving@washpost.com. End of carousel A: Wood finishes can become dull over time in several ways. Sometimes the finish develops very fine cracks, known as crazing ...