The exterior side of our front door looks like it’s spotted with mildew. I asked two house painters if they could fix it but they were not interested. What should we do? A: A front door should smile ...

You may need nothing more than a thorough wipe-down, a few touch-ups with stain, and a bit of wax to restore the original luster.

This trick requires only two ingredients, both of which can be found on Amazon for a couple bucks: a quality alcohol-based stain (Fiebing’s Leather Dye works well) and a bottle of oil-based wood ...

A Cleveland-based company is offering “voluntary separation” agreements to some employees to “increase efficiency and effectiveness.” ...

A Dubai-based engineering group has re-entered talks to buy John Wood Group, sparking a 40pc surge in the North Sea oil giant’s share price. The FTSE 250 business confirmed on Monday it had ...

Oil-based paint and stains don’t last forever, and when they’ve gone bad, it’s time to think about paint disposal. Whether the paint has dried out or the stain smells off, these products can ...

Before you prep, determine the type of wood stain (oil- or water-based) that you’re dealing with by lightly sprinkling water on a small patch of the wood surface. If the water beads up after ...

Some beautiful wood stain and paint color combos include stoney hued stains with earthy paint colors.

Painting a room involves more decisions than just color. Use this guide to distinguish all types of paint and find the best ...