Learn about durability, looks, cost and more for wooden cabinet finishes to make the right choice for your kitchen

Use color and texture to create a pleasing connection between your house and garden

Transform raw wood for custom-looking cabinetry with a stain that fills your need for color but lets the grain show through

Get the look of an oil-based stain without all the bother, using this easy wash made with paint

Waffling between paint and stain or dark and light? Here’s how to mix and match colors and materials

Learn stripping, staining, painting and reupholstering basics to make bargain-basement furniture worthy of center stage at home

Avoid a too-sterile look and establish a focal point with a contrasting island hue

Ancient palaces sported it. Monks were distracted by it. But today's stained glass designs may be more glorious than ever

Give this key feature a style overhaul with new paint, trim or other decorative details

Tired of the same old boxy kitchen island? Look to the past for a functional piece with timeless personality