Dear Dr. Blonz: My question is about the coating often used on nuts and candy. One almond product ingredient label listed “sugar, almonds, flour dextrin, artificial colors and flavors, titanium ...

Wood floors need a sealer to protect new wood when it’s installed, and again years later after resanding. Finishes like shellac, lacquer and linseed oil don’t qualify even though they’re great on ...

For shellac finish users, good news: Shellac flakes have become more plentiful. Even those familiar with shellac may not know that it starts out as a crusty protective coating secreted on tree ...

Wood furniture could be damaged by the alcohol in disinfecting wipes. We don't recommend ever using wipes on wood furniture ...

Polishing raw wood with wax is among the oldest treatments for furniture. At one time, a plain wax finish was invariably associated with oak of some sort. Waxing is not considered a finish now, but ...