Well I use Golden Oak stain,Spray on Clear Coat,several layers,I use to use the brush on,started getting to costly,and before i could use the brush on up it would dry up and Harden,no matter what I did to save it,
Tim I have tiny feel of what you been thru,my Wife was a caregiver for yrs,until she finally had to stop.Glad to see ya back adn enjoying yourself,Living again.