Wood Restored: A Beginner’s Guide to Refurbishing Furniture

Before you reach for the sander, learn to read the piece.WOOD RESTORED is a beautifully illustrated, beginner-first guide to repairing and refinishing wood furniture with confidence, control, and good judgment. Instead of treating every worn surface like a complete teardown, it teaches you how to identify what you have, diagnose what actually needs fixing, and choose the least aggressive path that will work.Inside, you'll learn how to: - Distinguish solid wood, veneer, plywood, engineered panels, and laminate- Inspect structure and repair loose joints, chips, veneer, drawers, doors, and hardware- Clean, strip, prepare, and sand with greater control- Test color, manage uneven absorption, and apply stain or paint evenly- Choose compatible protective finishes and troubleshoot common problems- Cure, reassemble, and quality-check your completed pieceThree guided projects, practical worksheets, decision charts, and detailed diagrams help turn the lessons into real workshop confidence.Whether you are rescuing a thrift-store side table, refreshing a family dresser, or repainting a neglected nightstand, WOOD RESTORED helps you create furniture that feels stable, functional, beautiful, and honest to the material.