Gray is a reliable color to use inside and outside your home. As a deck color, it provides a fresh and modern backdrop to your outdoor furniture and décor without being too distracting, as shown in ...

Finally learn the proper way to stain a deck to provide long-lasting beauty. These tips are the best way to stain a deck so it stays looking fresh. After three decades of watching people struggle to ...

Water can take a toll on a wood deck’s finish, whether it’s pounding rain or piles of snow. You can tell whether your deck stain is still protecting the wood if it repels water. If it doesn’t, it’s ...

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 ...

Cedar by BEHR is a warm light golden brown that suits various design styles. Burnt Hickory by Cabot and Oxford Brown by Pittsburgh Paint Co. are rustic and timeless. Violet by Minwax is a bold choice ...