Beginner Guides

Pine is beautiful and affordable—but it’s notorious for blotching under stain. The culprit? Uneven density between earlywood and latewood. Sanding too fine polishes dense bands and leaves soft zones open, so stain soaks unevenly. The fix is simple: stop at...

Refinishing a wooden table is a great way to restore beauty and extend its life. The most critical step is sanding—removing old finishes, smoothing imperfections, and preparing the surface for new stain or paint. Done properly, sanding ensures an even,...