Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We'll also walk you through the prep work you shouldn't skip—and help you choose the right stain color and opacity level for your ...

If you're about to stain a deck, you may wonder whether transparent or solid stain is best. Here are the factors to consider ...

Freshening the look of your wood deck is easier than you might think. All you need is a few hundred dollars and a handful of hours over the course of a week to apply a coat of wood stain or a clear ...

Many people like using a semi-transparent wood stain better than a solid one—even if it might not last as long—because it allows for more of the natural wood grain to come through. (Solid stain covers ...

It takes work to keep decks looking great, and this is the time of year many people take on the challenge of re-staining. The project can drastically improve both appearance and lifespan, but ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cleaning a wooden deck seems straightforward, but a few habits can leave lasting damage. Avoiding these mistakes helps keep ...

Transparent, or clear sealer, won't change the color of the deck, semi-solid stain tints the deck, and solid stain adds a rich color to the wood like paint. The best deck stain for pressure-treated ...