Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Water takes a toll on a wood deck’s finish, whether ...

A wood deck increases your home’s value and adds a living space, but only if it is aesthetically appealing. If left untreated, the wood weathers to an ugly gray, splinters emerge, and the overall ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Once you have finally checked off that deck project that's been on your to-do list, you'll want to finish it off with a coat of stain to improve its appearance and protect the surface. Not all times ...

A great wood stain does double duty. First, it adds to the aesthetics, either by enhancing the natural grain pattern of the wood or by covering blemishes, depending on the stain you choose. Second, it ...

Q: How should I protect my wood deck in advance of Seattle’s wet-weather seasons? A: This is a great question, especially since we (hopefully) have a few warm, sunny and dry weekends left to tackle ...

Andreas Mann spent a week of vacation time painstakingly prepping and staining his deck in north Edmonton two years ago. He used a product that came with a four-year guarantee, so he was surprised ...

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Water can take a toll on a wood deck’s finish, whether it’s pounding rain or piles of snow. You can tell whether your deck stain is still protecting the wood if it repels water. If it doesn’t, it’s ...