Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Water takes a toll on a wood deck’s finish, ...

Why spend money on wood stain when you can make it yourself with just two ingredients and put old, rusty nails to use as well ...

Wood finishing is one of the last processes in the manufacture of furniture or cabinets and the first thing seen on the retail floor. The wood finish emphasizes the mission of the furniture, cabinets ...

Q: How should I protect my wood deck in advance of Seattle’s wet-weather seasons? A: This is a great question, especially since we (hopefully) have a few warm, sunny and dry weekends left to tackle ...

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 ...

Wood stain can be used for many different applications — from flooring to decks and fences, furniture to wooden crafts, there's a way to bring out the beauty and protect the wood in countless projects ...