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I'll start off saying I'm a complete novice in all aspects of woodworking, but I have been learning best I can from internet resources and putting my learning into practice so I can develop skills in woodworking since I'm a bit of a DIY addict. I have finally gotten permission from my wife to...

Hi all, I built a couple outdoor cedar planters and would like opinions on the best way to finish them. I would like the color of the wood to be enhanced and I would like some protection from sunlight. I merely just want to finish the outside of the planter, not the inside. I was looking at...

I'm planning to copy-cat this kitchen island that my wife picked out online...

I'm looking for a stain/dye that is readily available, for staining/dying hardwood a dark color. I can get Minwax, Cabot, Rust-Oleum and Varathane at my local stores. Anyone have good/bad experience with any of these brands? Thanks!

Hi there, I'm building a standing desk and have gotten to the stage where I'm ready to stain/poly the surface (3/4" oak plywood). I've never really done staining before. I appreciate the whole "work in a well ventilated area" thing, but I'm wondering what qualifies. Specifically: If I'm...