Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. As we approach Labor Day, you’ll begin to ...

Stain wood when it hasn’t rained for three days and when the forecast calls for at least two days of dry weather (or two and ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The Cabot Express Deck Wood Stain Semi-Transparent is part of the Wood stains test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Wood ...

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 panelsare left on ...

Staining a wood deck doesn’t just add to its beauty; it adds a layer of protection to the wood that will help it look great for years to come. The same holds true for staining fences or siding. The ...

As we head into Labor Day you’ll see sales and rebates for wood stains. The three-day weekend gives you time to stain your deck, and conditions are ideal as the weather cools and humidity drops.

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Staining with a highly rated product from a brand like Behr, Olympic, or Valspar can spruce up and protect wood. We spend ...

Another Massachusetts spring is here, with summer right around the corner. If you don’t already have one, make this the year you add a wooden deck to your yard so you can spend more time outside ...

A new coat of paint or stain is a great way to revive your deck. (Shutterstock) Summer is on its way here in New York state. Are you ready to tackle your first outdoor project and get your deck ready ...

We hired a general “handy man” to waterproof and stain our roof deck this week. He clearly did not know what he was doing because he went through 8 gallons of stain for a 650 sq ft deck and now, over ...

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 ...