Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Water takes a toll on a wood deck’s finish, whether it’s pounding rain or piles of snow. You can tell whether your deck stain ...

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 ...

You can get at least two types of deck stain or sealer. One type is a penetrating finish that is designed to soak into dry wood. Other deck stains are formulated to perform much like varnishes or ...

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