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Polycrylic vs. Polyurethane: Which Should You Use?
From safety and durability to clean up and color tone, here's how to choose whether polycrylic or polyurethane is right for your project.
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8 Essential Tips for Staining Maple Wood
Do you have a maple woodworking project planned? It's tricky. Here's what to know about wood stains for maple and...
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How Long Does Wood Stain Take To Dry?
Stains take time to dry, but usually not as long as manufacturers recommend. Simple visual and tactile tests can tell...
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Lacquer vs. Polyurethane vs. Varnish: The Differences Among Finishes
Confused by the all the options for finishing wood? We asked pros to clarify the differences to help you make...
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Finish Wood With Oil: How To Choose the Right One
Most wood oils are blends of tung and linseed oil. Formulations differ by brand, and the best choice is usually...
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Here’s How You Can Make This Super Customizable DIY Farmhouse Table
Who wants to shell out thousands of dollars on a table you can make yourself for a couple hundred?
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How to Build Cornhole Boards
Bring your next backyard barbecue to life by building this beautiful cornhole set.
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More Than 34,000 Shoppers Swear by This Wood Conditioner—and It’s Only $9
Snag the product shoppers call "a miracle in a bottle" at a limited-time savings of 33%!
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How to Make an Elegant Rolling Pin to Use and Display
Give your skills a whole new spin.
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How to Hand Carve a Wooden Spoon
Here’s the scoop — this is fun and easy!
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How To Get Into Woodworking Without a Garage
A garage is ideal but not mandatory for woodworking. With some creativity, you can create a woodshop in more places...
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The 6 Best Wipe-On Wood Finishes
The ease of application and breathtaking results make wipe-on wood finishes beloved by pro and beginner woodworkers alike. These are...
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8 Best Polyurethane Finishes for Wood
Polyurethane is the main component in modern varnish. Choose the best polyurethane finish for your project from these standouts.
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The 8 Best Pine Wood Stains for Floors, Fences and Woodworking
Got a pine project that needs some stain? Learn all about pine wood stain, important considerations when shopping and our...
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Can You Stain Wood in Cold Weather (And Should You)?
As temperatures drop, do you have to put your woodworking projects on hold? Experts explain how to handle staining wood...
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Family Handyman Reader Projects: Indoor Spaces
Family Handyman readers were busy during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in 2020, diving into their to-do lists. Here we take...
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How to Stain and Refinish a Table Top
Looking for a glass-smooth wooden table top? Learn how to stain and refinish a table top to bring it back...
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Can You Stain Pressure-Treated Wood?
Just because you used pressure-treated lumber doesn't mean your outdoor project has to stay green. Not only can you can...
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What To Know About Exterior Wood Stain
Tired of maintaining an outdoor wood finish that peels? Exterior wood stain provides the same protection without the headaches.
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Fix Wood Scratches with Walnuts
Simply rub a walnut over a scratch in wood several times. Then, with your fingers rub the scratched area. That's...
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How to Build a DIY Nightstand
Learn how to build your own custom nightstand using minimal tools and moderate woodworking skills.
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What to Know About Wood Stains and Finishes
Wood stains and finishes can make ordinary wood look gorgeous and gorgeous wood look ordinary. It's all in choosing the...
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How to Stain Wood
Get a perfect finish on even hard-to-stain woods like cherry and pine
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A How To Guide for Tiling Mosaic Floor
A handy guide to laying and setting mosaic tile from one of our most trusted tile experts. Plus, a quick...
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How to Get a Smooth Polyurethane Finish
Expert tips for applying a flawless clear finish.
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How to Stain Unfinished Wood with Used Coffee Grounds
No need to buy a stain for your next woodworking project. It only takes a few common household ingredients: steel...
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How to Whitewash Wood: 3 Simple Techniques
Looking for that rustic farmhouse look of whitewashed wood? Try any of these simple techniques and turn drab into fab...
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Wood Finishing Tips
Get a silky smooth finish on your next project
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Tips for Using Water Based Varnish
Get great results from water-based finishes
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18 Handy Hints for Wood Finishing
From finishing standoffs to paint booths, these 18 tips and tricks will guarantee better finishes on your next woodworking projects.
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How to Match Wood Stain: Head to the Paint Store
This is the easiest, most accurate way to match wood stain for your project.