Oak

How To Get Pet Stains Out of Oak
If urine has created dark stains in wood flooring, agressive sanding with water could help.
Refinishing Old Oak
Cleaning, sanding, and finishing with an oil-based varnish brings new life to old wood.
A Targeted Approach
Shortening the eaves and removing walls improves circulation and adds space to this home remodel.
Red Oak vs. White Oak: Key Differences
Q: I’m trying to match some wood in an old house, and although I know it’s oak, I’m not sure how to tell red oak from white oak. Is there…
A Stickley Fridge
A woodworker turned home-remodeler creates custom-refrigerator panels.
The Best Chair Glides For Minimizing Scratches
Instead of PVC glides or stick-on felt choose a combination of the two
Reclaimed Wood Is Beautiful and Green
Some of the most-valuable wood available for builders was already part of a building.
Video Vault: A Custom Floor Medallion Centerpiece
This method turns an ordinary wood floor into a visual stunner.
A Low-Budget, High-Impact House
A design/build team delivers a custom house with copper counters, oak floors, travertine stairs, and a great outdoor space for $126 per sq. ft.
A No-Fuss Newel Post
A frame-and-panel box, dressed up with molding, creates an elegant anchor for a stairway.

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