If you're looking to stain a wood project, it's important to know how long it takes to dry. Here's what to know about dry times before starting your project.

If a scratch has gone through the top layer and into the wood, buy either a wood stain touch-up marker in a color close to the wood and use it to fill in the scratch, says Allen. You can also use ...

Wouldn't you like to just sop up any puddles, brush on the stain, and let both stain and wood dry at the same time? That's the idea behind Cabot Express Deck Wood Stain, about $37 per gallon ...