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, ...

When you apply a stain to raw wood, it can enhance the natural color or dramatically change it, either highlighting or disguising the grain patterns. A penetrating stain, such as an aniline dye, ...

If you've already applied polyurethane to a piece of wood, you may wonder if you can still stain it a different color. The answer depends on a few things.

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 ...

Your maple cabinets don't need a color makeover — they need the right finish, one that naturally enhances the wood's grain ...

There are several reasons wood stain can become blotchy when you’re applying it, Louise says. “Variations in grain direction, ...

Protect your deck from rain, UV rays, and costly damage by recognizing when it's time for a fresh coat of stain.