Q: My childhood dresser is beautiful but the wood stain looks faded. I’d love to update it with fresh paint and new hardware, but I’ve heard that you can’t get good results painting over stain. Is ...

Q: Is it possible to paint over wood stained a dark walnut color? There is so much of it in our house – cabinets, trim and so forth. I don’t want to have to sand them. A: There is no need to sand ...

Instead of a chemical wood stain, create a natural option using just two ingredients that are probably already sitting in ...

Gray is a reliable color to use inside and outside your home. As a deck color, it provides a fresh and modern backdrop to your outdoor furniture and décor without being too distracting, as shown in ...

Staining a wood deck doesn’t just add to its beauty; it adds a layer of protection to the wood that will help it look great for years to come. The same holds true for staining fences or siding. The ...