Have you ever felt overwhelmed in the exterior stain aisle at your local home improvement store? You’re not alone. The seemingly endless options can make it difficult to know if you’re making the ...

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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Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The Cabot Express Deck Wood Stain Semi-Transparent is part of the Wood stains test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Wood ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The Benjamin Moore Arborcoat Semi-Transparent Deck & Siding is part of the Wood stains test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, ...

Staining wood can spruce it up and protect it, especially if you’re using highly rated stain from brands like Behr, Olympic, and Valspar If you’re curious about which brand makes the best deck stain, ...

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 ...