Painting fences and decking can take hours to do, but there is a simple method to speed up this chore to save time without even needing a paintbrush. In summer many people do chores around the garden ...

Q: I live in a condo development. The association is requiring owners to paint their patio fences. The fences were made of pretreated wood and were painted gray. The paint has never stayed on very ...

A study in Forest Products Journal says wooden decks can deteriorate considerably in just two to three years. That means sooner or later, you’ll need to refinish your deck. Pressure-treated deck ...

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 ...

Q: Our vacation house has vintage Trex decking. After a few years, it became horribly ugly, and no amount of cleaning or brightening ever did more than just lighten the stains. More than five years ...

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 on the stain you choose. Second, it ...

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During summer many homeowners tackle garden tasks they've been postponing - with painting decks and fences being among the most dreaded chores. Wooden decks and fences require repainting since the ...