Your deck can be both beautiful and durable—if you choose the right stain and apply it correctly. From oil-based formulas for older wood to water-based options for quick cleanup, matching the product ...

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 ...

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(HIT) - If your outdoor deck is looking tired, it may be high time to give it a "pick me up" in the form of a new deck coating. And there's no better time to refinish a deck than before summer ends.

Q: Our vacation house has vintage Trex decking. After a few years, it became horribly ugly, and no amount of cleaning or brightening ever did more than just lighten the stains. More than five years ...