Whether you're building a new deck or improving an old one, you have to decide on how you're going to protect the wood with a stain or seal. After all, you know what happens if you don't seal your ...

Your home’s curb appeal is a delicate ecosystem that feeds off every exterior choice you make, from the color of your siding to the plants lining your walkway. Simply put, every decision you make ...

Consumer Reports is running long-term tests on more than 30 deck stains to see how well they hold up. The stained panels stay out on Consumer Reports' rooftop for years, in all kinds of weather. Some ...

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the deck sealing and staining season in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs draws to a close ...

Staining the deck is a project you don't want to repeat every year. That means choosing a stain that can handle the weather. According to Consumer Reports tests, the best stains will look like new ...

I just built a cedar deck railing. I was going to paint it and call it a day, but now my wife wants me to stain it to show off the wood's texture and color. That sounds like a lot more maintenance ...