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

We currently have 34 wood stains in our ratings, including a number that are still undergoing testing. That’s because we test each stain for three years and rate the products each year.

Wood Stain Brands. Behr Behr is a leading brand of exterior coatings and is sold at Home Depot and Walmart. For decks, Behr offers solid, semi-transparent, wood-tone, and clear finishes.

If you’re looking for something whimsical and out of the box, Minwax’s 2025 Color of the Year may be for you. The popular wood stain and finish brand elected Violet, a bold blue-toned purple ...

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 ...

I used this experience to select brands that I’ve come to trust over the years, as well as specific products, like J-B Weld Tan KwikWood Wood Repair Epoxy Putty, that I’ve used personally.

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FLOOD ® wood finishes today announced the launch of FLOOD EASY SEAL™ Premium Oil-Based Stain and Sealer. The new product provides a beautiful, flawless ...

Refinishing wood furniture is an easy way to give old pieces new life. This guide shows you how to refinish furniture like chairs, tables, and cabinets at home.

However, the amount of PM2.5 (and other particulates) released by wood burning stoves is currently unclear. In addition, you can reduce the amount of particulate matter released by your wood burner, ...