Natural coloration also affects how stains appear. A stain won’t have much effect on very dark wood species like ebony, but ...

Red pine ( Pinus resinosa ), also called Norway pine, is found in the northern tier of states, east of the Mississippi River, and into eastern Canada. For many years, it was the choice of people ...

Varnish is woods best friend. Made of resin, drying oil, and solvent or thinner, varnish protects wood from aging and damage. Given a good coating of varnish, wood is easier to clean, and it is much ...

Most homes will have a piece of pine furniture – perhaps a bedside table or a whole chest of drawers. This orange pine – often varnished or waxed – can be particularly hard to paint over, especially ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

Wood stain can be used for many different applications — from flooring to decks and fences, furniture to wooden crafts, there's a way to bring out the beauty and protect the wood in countless projects ...

Americans spend more than $500 million on unfinished exterior furniture every year. According to Kaile Warren, home improvement expert and founder of Rent-A-Husband, most choose the raw furniture to ...