One of my most prized pieces of furniture is a small chest of drawers my grandfather built. It’s beautiful and full of ...

A stubborn wooden drawer can slow down your entire routine. Small mechanical issues, moisture, or buildup often play a role in why it suddenly won't slide.

Q. On an antique set of drawers, the bottom of the lowest drawer has bowed downward. This is a separate sheet of wood. The body is flamed maple, handmade by my great-great-grandfather, a cabinetmaker.