If you're about to stain a deck, you may wonder whether transparent or solid stain is best. Here are the factors to consider ...

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 ...

How to choose your wood stain color. You finishing color will also depend on the layers of stain you apply, as one stain coat is more translucent than two or three.

Staining a piece of wood is a way to enhance the grain's natural beauty, but sometimes the results don't turn out as expected. A woodworking project can wind up with an uneven stain absorption if ...