Staining and varnishing wood trim require much different techniques than painting. You can apply most stains yourself by using either a brush or a cloth. Begin by applying one coat of stain along the ...

I've never stained wood before but I've finished off part of my basement and I chose to stain the moldings and shelves. I bought a short+wide brush and a foam brush from Home Depot for staining but I ...

Dear Debbie: We are moving into a new house, and the walls will be stark-white flat paint and the woodwork semi-gloss white paint. I hope to paint the walls in earth tones (soft clays and greens). Is ...