Pressure-treated wood lends itself well to outdoor projects due to chemicals that ward off moisture and pests. But the same chemicals complicate staining.

Spring cleaning is both psychologically satisfying and necessary to keep your property in good condition. But it isn’t just ...

Sometimes, you're left with small gaps in your hardwood floors. With the help of these customer-approved wood fillers, you ...

Unlike lacquer, shellac and varnish, which have been around for centuries, polyurethane is a product of 20th-century lab technology. In some ways, polyurethane is better than traditional film coating.

Read on for our advice on the best ways to maintain your carpet and expert tips for banishing stains. To keep your carpet looking good, vacuum it regularly. Make sure you're using the correct settings ...

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.

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 ...

The PNY RP60 offers more than just a rugged IP65-rated exterior that protects against dust and water droplets; and while very handsome and lightweight to boot; the drive is also an admirable ...

One of the best ways to rejuvenate a stale space is to upgrade any outdated cabinets with a new wood stain. Applying wood stain is an achievable do-it-yourself job, even if it's your first time. In ...

Credit: Coco Morante Credit: Coco Morante While there are many tricks and techniques out there, I guarantee this one if your best bet ... about any carbonized food stains will release from ...

Brenton Wood, the soul singer and songwriter best known for “The Oogum Boogum Song,” has died at 83. Per Entertainment Weekly, Wood died in his sleep of natural causes at his home in Moreno ...