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 on the stain you choose. Second, it ...

Wood colors and tones appear on many elements around our homes, including furniture, flooring, cabinetry, and trim. Stains and finishes can range from natural wood to light blonde to rich mahogany.

You may need nothing more than a thorough wipe-down, a few touch-ups with stain, and a bit of wax to restore the original luster. To revive an old, battered desk, we had to go through all four steps ...

Color isn’t just for textiles anymore. Designers are expanding the bold color trend to wood furniture. Lemon by Minwax is a penetrating interior water-based stain with a sunny hue that covers well.

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Q. Color change of wood...why? The variation is killing us. A. As you probably know, wood is made up of wood cells that look like miniature soda straws. The cells are often around 1/8 to ¼ inches in ...