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How to Paint or Stain Wood Fencing

Help your fence stand out and stand up to the outdoors.

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Exterior Solid Color Stains: Latex or Oil

What you need to know about solid color exterior stains.

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How to Spray Paint a Fence with Old Paint on It

An unpainted fence could ruin the look of your entire house.

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4 Benefits to Using Exterior Wood Stain

Stain has both aesthetic and functional benefits.

Kitchen with dark cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Best Stains For Custom Kitchen Cabinets

Wood type and the finished goal are two considerations.

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Staining Siding: 3 Mistakes to Avoid

When staining siding there are a few things that you want to do.

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Fence Painting vs Fence Staining

If you have a wood fence these are your two primary choices.

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Pros and Cons of Airless Fence Painting Sprayers

Weigh the good and the bad of airless paint sprayers.

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Choosing the Best Fence Stain Colors for Your House

Match the color story in the rest of your home.

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Tips for Selecting an Exterior Wood Finish

An exterior wood finish not only protects wood, but it can also enhance the appearance of your home.

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Exterior Semi-Transparent Stains: Latex or Oil

No matter what anyone tells you, wood will not "drink up" the oils in a stain and restore wood.

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How to Apply Exterior Wood Stain to a Deck

If you have a deck, you need to use exterior wood stain.

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How to Stain Fiber Cement Board Siding

Fiber cement board is an ideal alternative to the usual wood siding.

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Tips for Staining Oak Interior Doors

You may need to stain your beautiful oak interior doors to bring out the grain and the color of the oak. This is an easy job for any do-it-yourselfer to accomplish. Tools and Materials Oak stain Rags Rubber or disposable gloves Fine steel wool Fine sand paper Preparing the Door It is a good idea to

A pool deck made from teak wood.
How to Varnish Teak

While it may not always need a protective coating, it helps.

The side of a home with cedar wood siding and a window.
8 Tips for Staining New Cedar Siding

Cedar wood makes for beautiful siding to a home, but to make it last, you will need to stain the wood.

A white fence.
How to Strip Fence Paint

Removing fence paint can be a rather difficult job.

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How to Thin Linseed Oil

The best way to use linseed oil is in a properly thinned solution. But what do you need to do so? Read on and learn.

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How to Properly Apply Linseed Oil

If you are planning to use linseed oil on your exterior finish, you will need to know how to apply it

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4 Best Uses for Linseed Oil

Use linseed oil to solve a number of your woodworking woes.