The first time I stained my deck, I think I spent more time choosing a stain than actually working on my deck. With experience and lots of questions posed to my local paint store reps, I’ve ...

I have prepared my deck as well as possible, scraping away old paint and sanding the wood. I am just wondering what is the ...

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 ...