Q: We had our backyard fence replaced last year. The new fence is redwood, with lattice on top, in a neighbor-friendly style. It is exactly 1 year old and has darkened to a grayish hue. I was told we ...

Dear Ken: I love my new deck, and I want to keep that pretty redwood color. Can I use a clear stain? — Brad Answer: The reddish-blond color of new redwood is gorgeous. The color components in most ...

Q–We`re going to buy a new redwood patio table and bench, and I want to keep the fresh redwood look. What kind of treatment will keep the redwood looking new year after year? A–Giving the wood two ...

Q I love our redwood decks, but they have become stained and are now almost black. Is there a way to restore the original color? A Redwood decks are justly renowned for their beauty, particularly when ...

Q: I am removing the screws from our 10-or-more-year-old redwood deck. At about 1,200 square feet, it's a big job, and it's taking a lot of time to remove the screws, inspect the boards, then flip ...