Natural coloration also affects how stains appear. A stain won’t have much effect on very dark wood species like ebony, but ...

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Q. I have natural stained wood kitchen cabinets which are beautiful. The door on one got broken and needs to be replaced. What is the best procedure for trying to match its finish to the old ones? A.

You may not need to replace those kitchen or bathroom cabinets, nor the built-ins in your living room or den. All it takes to create the look of newness and perhaps eliminate that outdated light color ...

Instead of a chemical wood stain, create a natural option using just two ingredients that are probably already sitting in your kitchen pantry.