Cedar and redwood have water-soluble tannins in their heartwood that, when moist, will leach out and “bleed” through the ...

Your best option for a base coat that covers water stains on a ceiling is an oil-based, mold-resistant, stain-blocking primer in a color closely matching that of the existing ceiling.

Sanding down deeper stains works as well—just be sure to treat the wood again after sanding. This Old House advises using: . a coarse, 60-grit sandpaper or sanding sponge to abrade the ...

One of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to improve a converted garage or basement is by staining its concrete block walls. We prefer concrete stain to paint because it's designed for the rough ...

Even if the rest of a room is impeccably clean, decorated, and designed, a water stain on the ceiling can easily become the focal point, making the space look and feel dingy and neglected. Your ...

Unsurprisingly, oil stains are the most common blemish found on block paving (Image: Getty) The paving pros said: “Brush this substance into the stain and leave covered for at least 20 minutes.