Tips for a beautiful and safe deck Updated: Jun. 03, 2010, 11:31 a.m. | Published: Jun. 03, 2010, 10:31 a.m. By Roxanne Washington, The Plain Dealer ...

Then follow the tips below for staining your deck from the paint pros at Consumer Reports. You can also check out our wood stain buying guide to learn more about the different types of wood stains.

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Stain wood when it hasn’t rained for three days and when the forecast calls for at least two days of dry weather (or two and a half days if you need to apply two coats of stain) with ...

Summer's here and it's time to get that deck into shape -- or better yet, build a new one. While figures vary regionally, decks offer the highest payback of any upgrade to your home, returning 104 ...

As one of the most visible elements of a deck, the railing serves an important aesthetic and structural role — adding support, safety and style. Here are five expert tips for creating the ...