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 ...

What’s the best way to apply a long-lasting finish to a new wooden deck I’ll be building this summer? It’s a good thing you asked because there’s something a whole bunch of experienced deck owners ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Organize and clean your deck before the season starts. (Photo by Im3rd Media on Unsplash) Oh, how we love this time of year! Those ...

After several deeply disappointing attempts to finish outdoor wood back in the early 1980s, I decided to spend as much time as necessary discovering the truth behind successful deck finishing. So, ...

Has your wood deck seen better days? When a natural wood deck is relatively new, it can be a beautiful, functional addition to a home, providing a stunning stage for outdoor entertaining, recreation ...

Wood stain adds a layer of beauty and protection to decks, fences, and exterior doors. And staining wood is a perfectly doable DIY project. But just because you can take on the task yourself doesn’t ...

Spring is never a great time for backyard decks because spring is the season when the ravages of winter are fully revealed. If ever there was a time when the finish on your deck looked bad, now is ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...