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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The best aren't always the costliest. Here's what you need to know—and what to avoid. By Haniya Rae, Paul Hope Staining a wood ...

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We love our decks here in the northwest. And it’s easy to understand why. Of course, a wood deck requires a fair amount of upkeep. It needs to be stained and sealed every few years to keep it looking ...

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 ...

The Ace Wood Royal Semi-Transparent Deck & Siding is part of the Wood Stains test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Wood Stain models like the Wood Royal Semi-Transparent Deck & Siding ...

Your deck represents a sizable investment in your home, so regular maintenance is essential to keep it in good repair. If your deck is made from composite materials, it should last decades with basic ...

A study in Forest Products Journal says wooden decks can deteriorate considerably in just two to three years. That means sooner or later, you’ll need to refinish your deck. Pressure-treated deck ...