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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.

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Q: How should I protect my wood deck in advance of Seattle’s wet-weather seasons? A: This is a great question, especially since we (hopefully) have a few warm, sunny and dry weekends left to tackle ...

Your deck represents a sizable investment in your home, so regular maintenance is essential to keep it in good repair. If your deck is made from composite materials, it should last decades with basic ...

We hired a general “handy man” to waterproof and stain our roof deck this week. He clearly did not know what he was doing because he went through 8 gallons of stain for a 650 sq ft deck and now, over ...

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 ...