Staining a piece of wood is a way to enhance the grain's natural beauty, but sometimes the results don't turn out as expected. A woodworking project can wind up with an uneven stain absorption if it ...

Take the guesswork out of getting a smooth, even finish.

As we head into Labor Day you’ll see sales and rebates for wood stains. The three-day weekend gives you time to stain your deck, and conditions are ideal as the weather cools and humidity drops.

Instead of painting old wood furniture, easily refresh the stained finish with a new coat of stain and a dark wax without sanding or stripping the original stain. The goal for this cedar chest was to ...

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 ...

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 ...

It takes one bad decision to learn an important lesson about wood: The wrong stain can ruin it. For me, that lesson came with the deck my dad built on our house when I was in high school. After a ...

Whether revamping a tired coffee table or refinishing flooring, choosing the right wood stain is a key detail. There are endless options to choose from, including different colors, undertones, ...