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Staining a wood deck can protect it from water, ice, and snow. When staining a deck, prepare the area, repair the deck, and clean it, before applying the stain. Stain the deck during the spring or ...

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 ...

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the deck sealing and staining season in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs draws to a close ...

If you're considering painting your deck, be mindful that experts are extremely opposed to this practice for a number of reasons. Below, they delve into the risks associated with painting a deck, ...

On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts discuss the new Ikea Matter smart hub, go hands on with the Eve Outdoor Cam, and discuss Stephen's experience with the Eve ...

You have to stain and seal them regularly. Consumer Reports' long-term tests find some deck treatments last a lot longer than others. In order to find the right product, Consumer Reports coated some ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...