In contrast to a regular paint job, whitewashing brightens the look of wood surfaces while allowing their natural grain to show through. The light color and pleasingly imperfect aesthetic of ...

Make no mistake, wood in all its forms will never go out of style. After all, it's Mother Nature's number-one material and it's highly unlikely that its presence will be taken for granted. But every ...

Q: My pickled maple kitchen cabinets are about 30 years old, and the doors are badly in need of refinishing. What is the best approach? Bowie A: Whether you call it pickling, whitewashing or staining ...

Choosing the right type of stain for the species of wood is key to limiting blotches. For absorbent woods like pine or woods ...

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, it ...