How to Refinish a Wooden Table
Refinish a tired wooden table and bring the grain back to life, with stripping and sanding steps, finish choices, and safety advice on dust, fumes, and old finishes.
Theo Marsh
Founder & DIY Editor
Theo Marsh
Theo has renovated two homes the slow, self-taught way and started Lamatto to share what actually worked. He's practical, safety-first, and honest about when a job is beyond a weekend fix.
Articles
9 articles by Theo
Theo Marsh
How to Fix Cracks in Walls and Ceilings
A clear guide to repairing cracks in walls and ceilings, from hairline settling cracks to wider gaps, plus how to tell a cosmetic crack from a structural warning.
Theo Marsh
How to Choose the Right Drill Bits
A beginner's guide to choosing the right drill bits for wood, metal, masonry, and tile, including reading sizes, matching bits to material, and keeping them sharp.
Theo Marsh
How to Fix a Squeaky or Sticking Door
A friendly guide to silencing squeaky hinges and freeing a sticking door, from oiling and tightening to planing an edge, with clear steps and honest limits.
Theo Marsh
How to Paint a Room Like a Pro
Paint a room with a smooth, even finish using a pro-style order of work, the right prep, and honest advice on ladders, ventilation, and older paint.
Theo Marsh
How to Test and Maintain Smoke Detectors
A simple routine for testing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, changing batteries, placing them right, and knowing when a detector is too old to trust.
Theo Marsh
Building Your First Home Tool Kit
A practical, budget-minded guide to your first home tool kit: the essential hand tools, one starter power tool, and the safety gear to buy alongside them.
Theo Marsh
How to Clean Your Gutters Safely
A safety-first guide to cleaning your gutters — the right ladder setup, the tools that make it easier, and the honest signs it's time to call a pro instead.
Theo Marsh
How to Patch a Hole in Drywall
A calm, step-by-step guide to patching holes in drywall, from tiny nail marks to fist-sized damage, with the right filler, tools, and a smooth finish.
Theo Marsh