I tested paint and varnish strippers for a DIY furniture project. Among Max Strip, Minwax, Citristrip, and Smart Strip, two finish removers delivered.

Loosening up seven layers of paint in one step without harsh chemicals, CitriStrip’s paint and varnish stripping gel does most of the paint-stripping work for you. It strips latex and oil-based paint, ...

Many DIY paint strippers and removers can be quite harmful, but not to worry, as there is always a solution at hand. Natural remedies can work wonders and will work just as well. So you can dive into ...