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 ...

To revive a shabby deck, there are five main directions you can go, and we'll guide you through them all. As a ...

Q: We have an old wood deck that we are thinking of replacing. We considered using a composite material instead of wood, but research has made us doubtful. Can you give us some background about ...

Makers promote synthetic decking as a low-maintenance alternative to wood decks. Long-term tests by Consumer Reports see if the product can live up to the promises. Wood decks need to be stained every ...