Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Water takes a toll on a wood deck’s finish, whether it’s pounding rain or piles of snow. You can tell whether your deck stain ...

You have to stain and seal them regularly. Consumer Reports' long-term tests find some deck treatments last a lot longer than others. In order to find the right product, Consumer Reports coated some ...

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 ...

Nothing gives new life to an old deck like a fresh coat of stain. And staining an old deck actually packs a double whammy. The process not only revives your deck's appearance, but also protects the ...

It’s easy to look at decks in your neighborhood and think there must be a secret to building and maintaining them. How do the neighbors manage to keep them looking so great? Maybe they’ve hired ...

Has your deck seen better days? Consumer Reports has you “covered.” It just tested 29 deck stains. To find out which stains last the longest, testers apply them to wood panels. The panels are left on ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With alfresco entertaining season upon us, it's the perfect time of year for any last-minute upgrades to ...

Create the deck of your dreams with these paint and stain color ideas — tried and true, beautiful blue and more. Choosing a deck color can be tricky. The paint and stain color options are literally ...

Andreas Mann spent a week of vacation time painstakingly prepping and staining his deck in north Edmonton two years ago. He used a product that came with a four-year guarantee, so he was surprised ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Water takes a toll on a wood deck’s finish, whether ...