Questions on coatings for wood

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What is the best paint to use on the outside of wood windows

I want to specify wood stains for windows and doors.  What is the best type?

I have some pine kitchen cabinets about 18 years old. I cannot find a paint stripper that will remove the varnish, and so want to paint the doors.  What should I do?

What product can I apply to my timber cladding that is a clear coating, which will preserve and protect the wood for at least 10 years?

Is there anything special I need to do to paint over a stained cedar surface?

I am building a house and will be using hardwoods both inside and outside, and need the best protection for the wood consistent with keeping the natural colour. I think that wood stains might alter the colour too much, but will an oil such as tung or linseed protect the wood from UV degradation and greying, or is my only option to use a varnish with UV filters, such as a marine varnish? I am in a salty environment close to the coast so, though I expect to maintain the finish regularly, I would like to keep this as simple as possible.

I want to paint my treated wood deck. It has been weathered for about 2 years, with no sealer on it. It faces west and gets very little shade. What is the proper procedure for preparing it, and the best coating to use?

How can I stop the resin that comes through painted woodwork?

Can you use emulsion paint as an undercoat?

I want to apply a fresh topcoat to a gloss-painted surface. Will it adhere well, or do I need to strip off the original paint?

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