The process of staining furniture is intimidating to many do-it-yourselfers, because special tools and chemicals are involved, if, say, you are removing a layer of paint from the furniture you're ...

Stain wood when it hasn’t rained for three days and when the forecast calls for at least two days of dry weather (or two and ...

Outdoors, stain helps wood furniture or backyard equipment look at home in the landscape. Whether you're working on an Adirondack chair or a swing set (like I did), the same do-it-yourself process ...

General Finishes is widely considered to be one of the top gel stains due to the intensity of its color and ease of application. DuraSeal is also a top quality gel stain and dries quickly, making it a ...

A patio chair starts to splinter at the arms, the table looks tired and grey, and one summer thunderstorm can undo months of care. Outdoor wood is beautiful — and brutally exposed. The quiet trick ...

No matter how careful you are, it seems like splattering paint is inevitable. Whether it’s on your clothes, sofa or carpet, paint is destined to leave its mark. So, what do you do when your white tee ...

You don’t have to wait decades for the perfect rustic piece of furniture if you know how to distress wood. Crafting a homey feel in interiors can be done with distressed wood furniture because it ...

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 ...