We'll also walk you through the prep work you shouldn't skip—and help you choose the right stain color and opacity level for your wood. in4mal / GETTY IMAGES If you're busy getting your backyard ready ...

A great wood stain does double duty. First, it adds to the aesthetics, either by enhancing the natural grain pattern of the wood, or by covering blemishes, depending upon the stain you choose. Second, ...

Q: I just bought my first home, and I have to discover how to stain a deck. I have so many questions. For example, how do you clean a deck before you start? Is there a difference between deck stains?

Give your outdoor space a fresh start. In this video, we take a bouncy, weathered deck and show you how to clean it, level it ...

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 ...

A fresh stain can completely revamp your outdoor space. Your home’s curb appeal is a delicate ecosystem that feeds off every exterior choice you make, from the color of your siding to the plants ...

Q: How should I protect my wood deck in advance of Seattle’s wet-weather seasons? A: This is a great question, especially since we (hopefully) have a few warm, sunny and dry weekends left to tackle ...

Q: I had my back deck painted with DeckOver in spring 2016. A year later, the coating is peeling off in a few places, exposing bare wood. What to do? A: Behr, the manufacturer of DeckOver, describes ...

If you have ever wondered how to fix chipped grout or when the best time is to stain your deck, today is your lucky day. TODAY contributor Lou Manfredini stopped by Studio 1A to answer viewers’ home ...

We need to replace a section of our pressure-treated deck, and I'm concerned the old wood and new planks won't look good together. How can we get the two sections to match? Once you lay down the new ...