Freshen up your outdoor space with these trending paint and stain colors. Courtesy of Sherwin-Williams The days are longer, the temperature is rising, and we can practically smell the burgers sizzling ...

We love our decks here in the northwest. And it’s easy to understand why. Of course, a wood deck requires a fair amount of upkeep. It needs to be stained and sealed every few years to keep it looking ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cedar by BEHR is a warm light golden brown that suits various design styles. Burnt Hickory by Cabot and Oxford Brown by Pittsburgh ...

It takes work to keep decks looking great, and this is the time of year many people take on the challenge of re-staining. The project can drastically improve both appearance and lifespan, but ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Cedar by BEHR is a warm light golden brown that suits various design styles. Burnt Hickory by Cabot and Oxford Brown by Pittsburgh Paint Co. are rustic and timeless. Violet by Minwax is a bold choice ...

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 panelsare left on ...