Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Q: I had painters in my house a few weeks ago and just noticed paint left on the sideboard in my dining room. This is beautiful cherry furniture and is part of a custom set made for me by John Landis.

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The stripping and removal of paint is a pretty radical—and arduous—task. Start by ...