The swing and the rockers are about seven years old. They are still in good shape, the wood has just kind of darkened. When they were brand new, I used Thompson's Water Sealer with color in it. It's held up very well but I want them to have a pretty golden brown oak color. How should I go about doing this? I've heard that you can spray Easy Off on the wood furniture on a hot day and that the varnish would peel off that way but that sounds kind of bad. I'd like to know of an easy way to redo the porch furniture. I'm just wondering if I will have to sand them down and stain and polyurethane them or if I can skip some of the sanding? How complicated is this job going to be for me?

I have 4 of them. They are almost black in spots (may be mold). I've heard a pressure washer will take off the paint. I would rather not use bleach if possible.

I'm not sure what information to give on it, all I know if that it was from my great grand mother, and it is in good condtion. Should I do a pick-up only, since it would be too hard to ship, would I get any bids that way though? I've never done pickup only, or any other options?

Wooden Rocking Chair in Oregon?

It look like it's lacquer or coating is mostly worn off, down to the bare wood.

a baby rocking chair, glider. different squeeks from the wood or screws?

I have a beautiful wooden rocking chair hand made out of red oak, hickory, poplar, and maple. Since moving to the dry southwest I noticed that the wood looks dry and the small dowel pins that hold it together are a little loose. What type of oil can I use on it?

Whenever I try and rock my baby to sleep, the squeaking keeps her occupied and doesn't let her sleep... any suggestions for stopping the squeak?!