Q: We have (whoops, had) beautiful high-end, outdoor teak furniture. Several years ago it had just reached that lovely patina-stage of aging and was very smooth to touch. While we were away on ...

Are you the thrifty do-it-yourself type? If so, we have a project you will like. It’s using homemade wood preservative — for those who are cost-conservative. You’ll need a fair amount of boiled ...

To make your own wood furniture polish, combine 1 cup boiled linseed oil, 1 cup turpentine and 1 cup vinegar in an airtight container, says Home & Garden Television. Cover and shake the mixture and ...