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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Staining wood can spruce it up and protect it, especially if you’re using highly rated stain from brands like Behr, Olympic, and ...

Staining with a highly rated product from a brand like Behr, Olympic, or Valspar can spruce up and protect wood. We spend three years testing each stain we rate. The type of stain you choose (solid, ...

Faded, splintered, cracked, or warped, a weathered deck may not need replacing just yet. Here's how to make your weathered ...

Many people like using a semi-transparent wood stain better than a solid one—even if it might not last as long—because it allows for more of the natural wood grain to come through. (Solid stain covers ...

Q What product should I apply to my existing pressure treated deck? The wood is a couple of years old. A There are a number of options, but the best choice depends on the level of ongoing work you’re ...

Your deck might be only a few years old and still drag your whole backyard down if it looks tired, dirty, or poorly maintained. The upside is that most of what makes a deck feel past its prime comes ...

Spring is never a great time for backyard decks because spring is the season when the ravages of winter are fully revealed. If ever there was a time when the finish on your deck looked bad, now is ...