The natural, organic look and feel that make wood such a popular material to work with also tend to attract minor imperfections like nail holes, gaps, scratches, and splits. Luckily, a good wood ...

An average cost for water-based stain is $30 to $40 per quart. One to Try: Minwax Water Based Wood-Sheen Running Stain & Finish is easy to use, according to reviews. It's perfect for people ...

The nightstand was finished with an oil-based stain, so I painted ... using more elbow grease than with Minwax or Max Strip. I then neutralized the wood surface with water before moving on to ...