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Sam's DIY Mini Bar Credenza

Apartment Therapy reader Sam Morgan sent us some photos of his project that transformed a vintage stereo cabinet into a stylish mini bar fit for a young Hugh Hefner: Just thought I'd share my lates...

How To: Remove Scorch Marks from Furniture

Have a piece of wooden furniture with a cigarette burn marring its finish? There's two solutions that might be able to bring back a more presentable surface, one an old timey tip and the other a store...

Good Questions: Salvaging and Refinishing a Craigslist Find?
Los Angeles

Hi from Honolulu: We're always getting ideas and inspiration from AT, and would love some input on what to do with this piece of furniture. We are planning for our first baby in March and recently pic...

LA Good Question: Updating Wood Panel Walls?

ATLA reader Natalie sent us her condo renovation question about wood panel walls and restaining them: "My condo was built in 1963 and I have a huge wooden wall that runs from the living room, throug...

Transform Your Furniture using Minwax Water-Based Wood Stain

This piece was finished using coloured stain and black wax; gathered fabric replaces the original glass.Staining furniture is an easy DIY finish that adds richness and depth to a piece with a beautifu...

LA Good Questions: Floor, Beams, Fireplace Help

A few weeks ago, readers weighed in on the question of light vs. dark floors. How about in a specific situation? Bonnie writes: My question has three parts: We're redoing our living room. Our fu...

LA Survey: Light Floors or Dark Floors?

Our friend's considering swapping out her light floors for dark ones. We love light floors, especially as they're done here, warmed by the natural yellowing of the clear varnish coating. But dark fl...