Vertical wood paneling delivers natural texture to walls, but it can appear dark and dated in large doses. To update the look, try painting it.

Whether you’re dealing with a stained tabletop or stained paneling, it’s often possible to apply oxalic acid to reverse the chemical reaction that caused wood to darken.

My wood paneling has water stains. What can I do to fix it? Oxalic acid may help reverse the chemical reaction that caused wood to darken.

Flat wood paneling is installed, then each seam is covered with a thin vertical strip of wood called a batten. Traditionally, this was to improve weatherproofing on the exterior of a house.

Bringing the natural world indoors, wood paneling is making a comeback. Wait, what? Paneling? For people of the millennial generation and younger, a visceral, negative reaction to the idea of wood … ...

Unless the wood was covered for decades, the color usually evens out once pictures, area rugs or other coverings are removed. This could take time, though.

Dear James: My house has old paneling with vertical grooves, and I want to cover it with drywall and paint it. I am not sure how to handle fitting the wood trim around the doors and windows. Do ...

Vertical lines seem to be more popular lately; they give the illusion of more height in the room. However, horizontal wood paneling is still on trend for a more farmhouse or shiplap style home.: ...

Flat wood paneling is installed, then each seam is covered with a thin vertical strip of wood called a batten. Traditionally, this was to improve weatherproofing on the exterior of a house.