Staining wood is messy work, and once you add up all the supplies needed, it can also be costly. If you're not a fan of spending money on brushes, specific rags, and other tools, you might be pleased ...

If you've ever spilled a glass of wine, you're surely familiar with its frustrating tendency to leave a hard-to-remove stain. Whether it's a massive red wine stain on your carpet or a glass ring on ...

Staining or coloring wood is something craft people have been doing since woodworking began. As a professional woodworker, one of the consistent challenges I have come up against is coloring wood 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 ...

Maybe you’re working on a small hobby project and are looking for a unique way to stain your wood without those noxious chemical fumes. You want your birdhouse to attract animals of discriminating ...

Many people like using a semi-transparent wood stain better than a solid one—even if it might not last as long—because it allows for more of the natural wood grain to come through. (Solid stain covers ...

The natural, organic look and feel that make wood such a popular material to work with also tend to attract minor imperfections like nail holes, gaps, scratches, and splits. Luckily, a good wood ...

Staining and sealing outdoor wood is among the best ways to protect it from the elements. Whether it’s pressure-treated, cedar, cypress, redwood or even a high-end exotic hardwood, the right care and ...