LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Whether you're finishing a new deck or fence, or an existing one is starting to look worn, applying a stain can give it a fresh new look and protect the wood from ...

Finally learn the proper way to stain a deck to provide long-lasting beauty. These tips are the best way to stain a deck so it stays looking fresh. After three decades of watching people struggle to ...

It’s easy to look at decks in your neighborhood and think there must be a secret to building and maintaining them. How do the neighbors manage to keep them looking so great? Maybe they’ve hired ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Person applying stain to a wooden deck in a backyard. - Truepixelart/Getty Images Once you have finally checked off that deck ...

Water can take a toll on a wood deck’s finish, whether it’s pounding rain or piles of snow. You can tell whether your deck stain is still protecting the wood if it repels water. If it doesn’t, it’s ...

Ensure your deck stain looks and performs its best. The best time to stain a deck in general is in the late spring or early fall. Temperatures between 50°F and 90°F and humidity ranging from 40% to 70 ...

Nothing gives new life to an old deck like a fresh coat of stain. And staining an old deck actually packs a double whammy. The process not only revives your deck's appearance, but also protects the ...

I just built a cedar deck railing. I was going to paint it and call it a day, but now my wife wants me to stain it to show off the wood's texture and color. That sounds like a lot more maintenance ...