(HIT) - If your outdoor deck is looking tired, it may be high time to give it a "pick me up" in the form of a new deck coating. And there's no better time to refinish a deck than before summer ends.

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 ...

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 ...

Finally learn the proper way to stain a deck to provide long-lasting beauty. These tips are the best way to stain a deck so it stays looking fresh. After three decades of watching people struggle to ...

This article breaks down everything you need to know about finding the best deck paint and the pros and cons. Your deck can serve as a place to relax with friends, hang out with family, and enjoy the ...

Q:Following this winter's heavy rain, I am refreshing my redwood deck's protection from the elements. For the past 20 years, I have used Cabot's Solid Color Acrylic Deck Stain, which has worn pretty ...

Shopping for a wood stain? Read about types, features, and other must-know topics in our wood stain buying guide to make an ...

A great wood stain does double duty. First, it adds to the aesthetics, either by enhancing the natural grain pattern of the wood or by covering blemishes, depending on the stain you choose. Second, it ...

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 ...