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 ...

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 ...

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

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Many people like using a semi-transparent ...

Staining with a highly rated product from a brand like Behr, Olympic, or Valspar can spruce up and protect wood. We spend three years testing each stain we rate. The type of stain you choose (solid, ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Staining a deck or fence is a perfectly doable DIY project. That doesn't mean you want to do it more than necessary. If ...

There are a lot of mistakes you want to avoid when designing your deck, and choosing the wrong wood stain is one of the biggest. When comparing wood stains for your deck, the decision usually comes ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? If building a deck or working with pressure-treated wood is on your to-do list, one ...

Who has the best exterior paint? Consumer Reports’ new winner among satin and semigloss finishes is Sherwin-Williams, and it shares top honors with California for flat paints. But CR’s recent tests ...

No stain, no gain, say the paint experts at Sico Paint. Here’s a media release from Sico Paint, unveiling three simple steps to a beautiful, long-lasting deck: LONGUEUIL, Quebec – It’s no secret that ...