You can use Minwax gel stain for several kinds of wood surfaces — including your ceiling beams. If your stain turns out a slightly different color than your floors, don't fret.

Looking to transform your outdoor space this year? These four wood stain colors of the year promise style and durability.

Boston Globe handyman Peter Hotton helps readers and homeowners with everything from cleaning popcorn ceiling stains to moldy shingles to kitchen countertops to glass stovetops.