The lacquer was chipping away from my midcentury modern dining chairs – one of which also had a wobbly leg – when I contacted two refinishers to inquire about a makeover. The estimates they gave were ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

Q: I have a solid oak dining table with finish that has worn off in several places. I use Johnson paste wax on it a few times a year, as directed by the furniture maker. This doesn’t help the worn ...