Protect your deck from rain, UV rays, and costly damage by recognizing when it's time for a fresh coat of stain.

Find out what distinguishes two popular finishes, paint vs. stain, to get the right protection for your deck.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Staining wood can spruce it up and protect it, especially if you're using highly rated stain from brands like Behr, Olympic, and ...

There are several reasons wood stain can become blotchy when you’re applying it, Louise says. “Variations in grain direction, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: We recently had our deck redone with Trex boards. They apparently are thinner than our original boards, so now we have a trail of old stain marks on our siding. What is the best way to remove the ...

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CR's tough, three-year tests of wood, composite, and aluminum options reveal the best decking materials to resist weathering, flexing, and more.