Dear James: We just bought an older house with lots of natural woodwork. Can we sand it down and refinish it with another natural oil finish? What are some tips to apply the finish? -- Tammy V. Dear ...

Stained wood console table with silver hardware - Vieriu Adrian/Getty Images Stain highlights the natural beauty of wood, but getting the results you want requires more than just the right stain color ...

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 a half days if you need to apply two coats of stain) with temperatures ...

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Many woodworkers frown upon the use of stain for coloring wood. They believe it is used too often to disguise inferior and uninteresting wood, such as pine or poplar, to make it appear more like ...

One of the appealing things about crafting a piece of furniture from wood is that it already has a pleasant color and texture. You might not want to hide it under a coat of paint, and a good stain can ...

Polishing wood furniture is a rewarding task, but you want to make sure that you're actually doing it correctly. Here are ...

Varnish protects and beautifies wood grain furniture, but it's difficult to apply without getting streaks or drip marks. Start with a high-quality natural bristle brush and you're halfway to a smooth ...