Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

We’re seeking advice on wide-plank wood floors that were painted just before we bought our house. We want to remove the paint and refinish the wood. Can we use a drum sander for the job? Or do we need ...

Q: I had painters in my house a few weeks ago and just noticed paint left on the sideboard in my dining room. This is beautiful cherry furniture and is part of a custom set made for me by John Landis.