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Tagged as: staining

A low stained deck becomes an outdoor living room.

Paints & Stains

May 01, 2025 | 11:30 AM

Oil-Based Stain vs. Water-Based Stain for Outdoor Projects

There's a rhyme and a reason. Learn more about which type of stain will be better for your project.

By: Emily Fazio

Uneven wood stain application.

Paints & Stains

October 02, 2024 | 07:00 AM

How to Fix Blotchy Wood Stain

If your woodworking stain come out uneven and unsightly, no problem, it’s fixable.

By: Anne Winters

Forks with tarnish, one cleaned silver.

July 29, 2024 | 07:00 AM

The Easiest Way to Clean Tarnished Silver

Learn how to clean away unwanted tarnish from your silver items.

By: Emily Fazio

Sanding hardwood floors; unsanded vs. sanded.

May 03, 2024 | 07:02 AM

Should You Refinish Your Floors in the Spring?

Yes, and we’re explaining why seasonality matters.

By: Emily Fazio

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