A great wood stain does double duty. First, it adds to the aesthetics, either by enhancing the natural grain pattern of the wood or by covering blemishes, depending on the stain you choose. Second, it ...

Dear Reena: We’ve painted our 1970s oak kitchen cabinets a bright white. The handles were in the middle, they were removed and the holes plugged, and wood putty applied and sanded to a smooth finish.