Want that rustic, weathered look without waiting a century? In this step-by-step guide, I’ll show you how to take brand-new lumber and give it instant character. From wire brushing and denting to ...

A set of basic wooden furniture is housed within a space full of distressed wood walls and floor planks. - Pakin Songmor/Getty Images ...

Sand the surface of the piece. If the furniture is unfinished, you can do a light sanding. Pieces that have been previously painted or treated with polyurethane will need a more thorough sanding. You ...

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If you find yourself in possession of outdated-looking wooden furniture, whether you're one of the nearly 20% of Americans who goes thrifting each year or you inherit antiques from your grandparents, ...