Make any necessary repairs before re-staining. Secure any loose fasteners on the deck with a hammer or cordless drill.

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 can add years of life to a deck ...

The first time I stained my deck, I think I spent more time choosing a stain than actually working on my deck. With ...

She suggested I stain the railings to give the space a sophisticated feel Kuo suggested we update the structure of the deck with a fresh coat of paint or stain before we do anything else.

If the wood in your deck is pressure-treated with CCA, the Environmental Protection Agency recommends regularly applying a penetrating coating, such as a semi-transparent or clear stain ...

Picking a stain color for your deck can be trickier than selecting a front door color, despite having fewer options. Stain tends to interact with natural wood grain, which can create variations ...