Staining with a highly rated stain from brands like Behr, Olympic, and Valspar can spruce up and protect wood. We spend 3 years testing each one we rate. If you’re curious about which brand ...

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 ...

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.