When thinking of outdoor wood stain, a brand that comes to mind may include Sherwin-Williams. However, Consumer Reports found ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The paint company chose a rich, classic brown shade for its first-ever stain color of the year. Courtesy of Behr While Behr is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wood deck outside a house - tab62/Shutterstock There are a lot of mistakes you want to avoid when designing your deck, and ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- 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.

Many people like using a semi-transparent wood stain better than a solid one—even if it might not last as long—because it allows for more of the natural wood grain to come through. (Solid stain covers ...

You have to stain and seal them regularly. Consumer Reports' long-term tests find some deck treatments last a lot longer than others. In order to find the right product, Consumer Reports coated some ...

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, ...

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 ...

Consumers can save hundreds by replacing decking themselves as the material alone can be expensive. Consumer Reports looked at the pros and cons of wood, composite, plastic, and aluminum to help ...