Wood stain adds a layer of beauty and protection to decks, fences, and exterior doors. And staining wood is a perfectly doable DIY project. But just because you can take on the task yourself doesn’t ...

Whether you're building a new deck or improving an old one, you have to decide on how you're going to protect the wood with a stain or seal. After all, you know what happens if you don't seal your ...

Many people like using a semi-transparent wood stain better than a solid one—even if it might not last as long—because it allows for more of the natural wood grain to come through. (Solid stain covers ...