Wood floors are the crowning glory of any home. They’re beautiful, shiny and rich in hue and character. As gorgeous as they are, though, wood floors can sometimes be a bit of a challenge to maintain.

Q: We are negotiating to buy a house with cedar siding. It has a fairly new paint job, but the paint is peeling badly. What’s the best way to remove the peeling paint? The siding appears to be in good ...

The cleaning products aisle of the supermarket has plenty of options for cleansing and polishing wood furniture. And while those formulated for use on wood get the job done, you don’t always need a ...