A great wood stain does double duty. First, it adds to the aesthetics, either by enhancing the natural grain pattern of the wood, or by covering blemishes, depending upon the stain you choose. Second, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Messy mismatched socks on wooden floor - Szike/Shutterstock Staining wood is messy work, and once you add up all the supplies ...

Have you ever used a stain to change the appearance of a piece of bare wood in your home? Did the job turn out like the finish you see on high-end stained cabinets or other furniture? My guess is that ...

Anyone who's ever finished a deck knows to clean it beforehand to strip it of loose wood, mildew, stains, and any flaking remnants of previous finishes. But once you're done and want to apply the ...

Most stores stock wood stain in every shade of brown despite a manufacturer’s spectrum that includes vivid reds, deep blues, and even bright whites. Picking colors is definitely the fun part. But ...

Oftentimes, a homeowner with little or no experience in staining wood makes a critical error by skipping a step. One trick will ensure that a piece of wood is stained ...