Q. Is a water-based stain as good as an oil-based stain on pine molding? When applying the prestain conditioner and the stain itself, is it best to use a brush or cloth? Is there a waiting period to ...

Staining decorative concrete is not only aesthetically pleasing but it can also be environmentally friendly. Although there is no one-size-fits-all stain for every decorative concrete job, water-based ...

There are three different types of paint — acrylic, water-based, and oil-based — and each require different approaches for ...

Elements Transparent Water-based Stain is the latest in nanopigment technology from Butterfield Color. The micronized oxides permeate concrete surfaces and create translucent color variations similar ...

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Q. This week: The two toilets in our 1930's era house were replaced about ten years ago. Despite that, they look beat up and dirty. We have tried cleaning them with Comet and other scouring powders, ...

When it comes to laundry, hot water can often feel like an optimal option: it can kill germs, dissolve hardy detergents, and make fabrics feel extra clean. However, it isn’t always the right choice ...