I discuss high-tech wood coatings. But from time to time, I will discuss something that is tried and true and, perhaps, not so high tech. Shellac is definitely a low-tech product. It is the secretion ...

Q: I am planning to paint the living room and recently found out that it’s recommended to use a primer before painting. What is paint primer, is it really necessary, and how long does primer take to ...

Painting furniture is a great DIY activity. You can change the look of your home very quickly by just giving a new lease of life to a piece of furniture you’re no longer in love with. If you look up ...

Many great IKEA hacks begin with paint. But while you may know how to paint a room and how to paint wood furniture, painting IKEA furniture can be a different beast entirely. That’s because while the ...

Each week, handyman Art Flavell will answer readers’ inquiries on home repairs. If you have a question, write to Art Flavell, Orlando Sentinel, 720 Burleigh Blvd., Tavares 32778. Q: I had a leak in my ...

Going to the nail salon should, in theory, be a relaxing experience. But things can escalate quickly when you’re faced with a plethora of nail polish samples, and you’re circling the decision fatigue ...