*Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. In this apartment, the walls and moldings are kept consistent, light and bright. The ample sunlight reflects the semi-gloss sheen of ...

Natural coloration also affects how stains appear. A stain won’t have much effect on very dark wood species like ebony, but ...

Q: My childhood dresser is beautiful but the wood stain looks faded. I’d love to update it with fresh paint and new hardware, but I’ve heard that you can’t get good results painting over stain. Is ...

Depending on your home’s age and style, you may have wood trim around your windows, doors, baseboards and ceiling. While contemporary-style homes are less likely to have extensive visible trim, some ...

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 ...

Dry rot is not inevitable but it is common on many homes, apartments and other structures with wood siding and trim. The first key to avoiding dry rot is to select quality wood. But a second vital ...