Have you ever used a stain to change the appearance of a piece of bare wood in your home? Did the job turn out like the finish you see on high-end stained cabinets or other furniture? My guess is that ...

Q. I have natural stained wood kitchen cabinets which are beautiful. The door on one got broken and needs to be replaced. What is the best procedure for trying to match its finish to the old ones? A.

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Oftentimes, a homeowner with little or no experience in staining wood makes a critical error by skipping a step. One trick will ensure that a piece of wood is stained ...