Painting your kitchen cabinets a bright, block color is a big commitment. Not to mention, when you spend good money on quality timber, it feels like a bit of a shame to cover it in coats of paint.

If you’re curious about which brand makes the best deck stain, you should know that the bigger differences are actually among the various types of stains (like solid wood, semi-transparent, and clear) ...

The stains that score best hold up well over time. These semi-transparent wood stains color the wood but let the grain show through for woods you want to show off (such as western red cedar).