Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Water takes a toll on a wood deck’s finish, ...

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 ...

You can get at least two types of deck stain or sealer. One type is a penetrating finish that is designed to soak into dry wood. Other deck stains are formulated to perform much like varnishes or ...

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While well-built decks will last for decades it's a good idea to perform an annual inspection on the whole structure to ensure everything is safe and in top shape for your family and guests. Problems ...

How to Stain a Wood Deck 03:12 Before you stain your deck for the first time or the 20th, Consumer Reports' experts have some helpful tips for prepping and staining your wood decking.

If your deck has seen better days and you're wondering how on earth you can restore it to its former glory without spending a fortune to do so, who better to help than Matt DiBara? As a 4th generation ...

(ARA) - Most deck owners know that one of the keys to keeping their decks looking good is staining it every few years. However, while deck staining is a process that most homeowners are capable of ...

Ross wires a smart thermostat; Mauro shares deck staining tips; Mark cleans a stone patio. Ross Trethewey helps a homeowner install a smart thermostat after discovering he's missing a common wire; ...