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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, ...

Q: We have a much-loved deck that's about 15 to 20 years old. On a sunny Friday four years ago, I cleaned it well and stained it with a Behr product, but the stain pooled and peeled, despite my best ...

Who has the best exterior paint? Consumer Reports’ new winner among satin and semigloss finishes is Sherwin-Williams, and it shares top honors with California for flat paints. But CR’s recent tests ...

Who has the best exterior paint? Consumer Reports’ new winner among satin and semigloss finishes is Sherwin-Williams, and it shares top honors with California for flat paints. But CR’s recent tests ...

It's that time of year when people are getting their decks ready for summer but there's one deck product that has been a big disappointment to Paul Rhyno. "Within about three months after I put it on, ...

Staining a wood deck doesn’t just play up its beauty; it adds a layer of protection. The same holds true for staining fences, siding, or outdoor furniture. The best wood stains can help add years to ...