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After a storm, Evie came across a fallen oak with what looked like blue paint streaked across the surface. But this unusual color comes from something entirely natural. Find out how Blue Stain fungus ...

Blue-stain fungi constitute a distinctive group of wood-colonizing fungi which lack the ability to decompose wood lignocellulose, yet are capable of causing significant wood discoloration (Fig. 1).

This week's project features an experiment with a vibrant blue wood stain applied to a piece of firewood. The video showcases the process of achieving the desired shade. Note that some footage is ...

Staining a wood deck doesn’t just play up its beauty; it adds a layer of protection. The same holds true for staining fences, siding, or outdoor furniture. The best wood stains can help add years to ...

In this woodturning project, I experiment with a vivid blue wood stain to bring life to an ordinary piece of firewood. Watch the transformation as I refine the color, shape, and finish to create a ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Staining a deck or fence is a perfectly doable DIY project. That doesn't mean you want to do it more than necessary. If ...

A longtime preppy and beach house standard, nautical navy blue has returned in a huge way, with interior designers splashing it on walls in New York dining rooms and Palm Springs decorator show house ...

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 ...

SCHEFFER and Lindgren 1 present a summary of approximately ten years of field and laboratory work on sap-stains of wood. They state that market demands for wood products are becoming more exacting, ...