Gain privacy and separate areas with one of the most economical fencing choices: stained, painted or untreated wood

Keep your deck looking its best — and save feet from splinters — by applying a new stain and sealant every year or so

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

This low-maintenance alternative to wood is made from varying amounts of recycled plastic. Consider it for decks, fences and more

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

Help your wood floors stay gorgeous by learning how to keep stains, dullness and warping at bay

Deeper and richer than any stain, aniline dye gives wood stunningly deep color and a long-lasting finish

Learn how to salvage old wood and give it a new life in the garden

Here’s advice on where to put it, how to find and select wood, what it might cost and how to get it done

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