If you want to protect your home’s new outdoor deck, you can do it with a clear sealer or give it a stain. Whichever you use, be certain it contains a preservative. Some cheaper, lower-quality stains ...

“These are the products that control the absorption, making sure the stain penetrates equally and granting you that finish you’re after,” advises residential painter George Crew. “The extra ...

Staining a wood deck doesn’t just add to its beauty; it adds a layer of protection to the wood that will help it look great for years to come. The same holds true for staining fences or siding. The ...

Question: I have a wood deck that needs to be sealed again. I say “again” because every other year, I’m having to clean and seal it. It looks great for several months, and then the wood starts to look ...

The Thompson's WaterSeal Clear Wood Sealer is part of the Wood stains test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Wood stains models like the WaterSeal Clear Wood Sealer are rated on multiple ...

Dear Angie: Our deck has been stained, but it has worn off. The deck is not covered, so I want something durable. Would I be better off staining it again or painting it? Dear M.S.: Unfortunately, for ...

Q: Cleaning and sealing my deck is a tremendous amount of work, and I’m discovering I need to do it every three years. Each spring I see the expensive sealer I’ve used start to peel and flake. How ...

Staining your deck or fence is typically a do-it-self job that isn’t that hard and should keep your wood looking good for years. And if you're planning to stain siding or shingles, you'll really want ...

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cabot ®, the premium exterior wood care brand, has introduced Cabot Heat-Reducing Solid Stain + Sealer with Cool Feel ® Technology—an innovative new offering from the brand ...