We'll also walk you through the prep work you shouldn't skip—and help you choose the right stain color and opacity level for your wood. in4mal / GETTY IMAGES If you're busy getting your backyard ready ...

Dear Ken: That type of dark stain does look great when first applied. The unfortunate news is that it is probably going to continue to peel, and each year there will be more spots. It also fades from ...

Gerald Asks: I want to stain my new treated lumber deck, but I’m told I have to wait several weeks. Is that true? Danny Lipford: Whether you have an old deck or a brand new one, it’s important to ...

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 ...

Finally learn the proper way to stain a deck to provide long-lasting beauty. These tips are the best way to stain a deck so it stays looking fresh. After three decades of watching people struggle to ...

Q: I had my back deck painted with DeckOver in spring 2016. A year later, in a few places, the coating started peeling off, exposing bare wood. What to do? Bethesda A: Behr, the manufacturer of ...

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 ...

With summer in full swing, families are enjoying the outdoors more often and taking the opportunity to do exterior home improvements. Unsurprisingly, staining a wood deck is often at the top of the to ...

Consumers can save hundreds by replacing decking themselves as the material alone can be expensive. Consumer Reports looked at the pros and cons of wood, composite, plastic, and aluminum to help ...