Q: We have a cottage in our backyard that was run-down, dirty and smelled badly inside. We gutted the cottage and redid everything except for the all-wood ceiling. The problem is that, after all our ...

Here are the supplies and step-by-step instructions you’ll need to finish the job. Use a sponge or cloth and clean the wood with a TSP substitute (or mild cleaner). Dampen a cloth with mineral spirits ...