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, ...

Blotchy stain results are almost always caused by uneven wood porosity, not poor technique — and certain species like pine and birch are especially prone to it. A pre-stain wood conditioner is the ...

Staining and varnishing wood trim require much different techniques than painting. You can apply most stains yourself by using either a brush or a cloth. Begin by applying one coat of stain along the ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

The beauty of brick being a building material with a rich color is that if you like that color, there’s no need to deal with paint, wallpaper, or other wall coverings. But if the color of the brick on ...

I've never stained wood before but I've finished off part of my basement and I chose to stain the moldings and shelves. I bought a short+wide brush and a foam brush from Home Depot for staining but I ...