If you're about to stain a deck, you may wonder whether transparent or solid stain is best. Here are the factors to consider as you make the decision.

Staining with a highly rated product from a brand like Behr, Olympic, or Valspar can spruce up and protect wood. We spend three years testing each stain we rate. The type of stain you choose (solid, ...

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 ...