Stained wood console table with silver hardware - Vieriu Adrian/Getty Images Stain highlights the natural beauty of wood, but getting the results you want requires more than just the right stain color ...

One of the most distinctive features of an old home is the original wood flooring. However, many home owners don’t know how to take care of vintage wood flooring, and after years of wear and tear, the ...

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Whether it’s pressure-treated, cedar, cypress, redwood or even a high-end exotic hardwood, the right care and maintenance will protect exterior wood and keep it in good shape for years. Staining and ...

Natural coloration also affects how stains appear. A stain won’t have much effect on very dark wood species like ebony, but ...

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 ...

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 ...

You know that moment: you lift a potted plant from the top of a wooden dresser or table, and there it is, a white ring, a tell-tale sign of moisture. These marks are common on wood furniture, often ...