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Learn stripping, staining, painting and reupholstering basics to make bargain-basement furniture worthy of center stage at home

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Save a boring dresser, cabinet or door with rare-looking knobs that beg a closer look

German kitchen brands are household names across Europe, with roots reaching back more than a century

Understand your vision and ask the right questions to get your dream cabinets

Know the right solutions and when to use them to prevent stains from pets, soda, chocolate, blood and more

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