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.

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A college-age neighbor walked through our front door, took one look at the hallway and said, "Oh, wow, you all are living in a crack house now?" Yes, we have crack-house woodwork at the moment. It is ...

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Some people see the subtle pine patina on a Windsor chair and paint it, again and again. Then, by the time you acquire this potential jewel — an old chair, mantelpiece, baseboard, or cabinet — ...