Q: My childhood dresser is beautiful but the wood stain looks faded. I’d love to update it with fresh paint and new hardware, but I’ve heard that you can’t get good results painting over stain. Is ...

When it comes to painting or staining a fence, brushes and rollers don't always cut it. Instead, try this hack using a big, yellow sponge for your next project.

I just built a cedar deck railing. I was going to paint it and call it a day, but now my wife wants me to stain it to show off the wood's texture and color. That sounds like a lot more maintenance ...

You can save about $800 by staining an average-sized 350-square-foot deck yourself, and about $4,000 if you're refinishing a typical 2,300-square-foot house. But think twice: "Never again!" was the ...

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 03/21/26: Chris Balke, Owner, All City Brick Staining, joins the show to talk about paint vs. stain and why stain is the better choice. Plus, Chris ...

Faded, splintered, cracked, or warped, a weathered deck may not need replacing just yet. Here's how to make your weathered ...