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When it comes to staining your deck, you definitely do not want to wing it. Here are some helpful tips on how to nail the right stain color.

The right stain can also depend on location—for example, a deck wood stain needs to be water-resistant to prevent warping, cracking, or splintering.

Q: I just replaced my threshold at the back door leading to the porch. Home Depot did not have a pressure-treated threshold so they installed oak. How should I treat it to protect it from the ...

Wood stain formulations are either oil or water-based and this can mean a multitude of things for your project, from the resulting look to dry time and cleanup.

The fireplace mantel, centerpiece of a gracious living room, went from a dark oak stain to white enameled paint so that it would match the shelves on either side, which were already white.