When you’re selecting the best wood stain for your next wood project, but which type of stain is best for your project an oil based stain or a water based stain?

Staining pine with a beautiful finish can be tough but it's much easier when you use the best stain. I tested oil-based stains, water-based stains, and gel stains to find the best stain for pine.

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Let me first say, I'm not against oil based finishes. There are some great ones that provide beautiful results, but as a general rule of thumb, I lean towards using all water based finishes in my...