Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Water takes a toll on a wood deck’s finish, ...

Choosing the right type of stain for the species of wood is key to limiting blotches. For absorbent woods like pine or woods ...

Most stores stock wood stain in every shade of brown despite a manufacturer’s spectrum that includes vivid reds, deep blues, and even bright whites. Picking colors is definitely the fun part. But ...

Why spend money on wood stain when you can make it yourself with just two ingredients and put old, rusty nails to use as well ...

How to Match Wood Stain I’ve refinished a number of furniture pieces and wood trim when matching an existing stain was important. I’ve had far better luck getting stains matched by the staff at the ...