Our experts explain how to lighten stained wood so that even the dingiest, darkest wood can be made lighter and brighter.

Now, you might be wondering how wine could work as a gorgeous wood stain. The basic structure of most red wines is formed from tannins, which are responsible for the color, flavor, and texture.

Make Natural Wood Stain Using Common Household Items. Andy Orin August 31, 2016 Comments. Andy Orin. Maybe you’re working on a small hobby project and are looking for a ...

Staining a piece of wood is a way to enhance the grain's natural beauty, but sometimes the results don't turn out as expected. A woodworking project can wind up with an uneven stain absorption if ...

Before you pick out color and stain type, you want to assess how the stain will react to the type of wood you have. Some stains highlight natural elements of the wood, while others create a more ...

A great wood stain does double duty. First, it adds to the aesthetics, either by enhancing the natural grain pattern of the wood or by covering blemishes, depending on the stain you choose. Second ...

Stains and thick polyurethanes make interesting wood look dull. Use an oil finish, which enhances the grain and natural beauty. By Peter Martin Published: Jul 03, 2017 9:51 AM EDT ...

Stained wood will darken when exposed to sunlight, while painted wood will fade. Overall, from our experience, we’ve seen that stain lasts longer than paint. More from The Home You Own ...

Stain your deck the wood's natural beauty shows through, but you might have to redo the job soon. Paint it and the wood will be protected, but you'll lose the look of the wood grain.

With the warmer weather here, now is the time to preserve your homes’ exterior wood surfaces, from decks and porches to ...