Pressure treating protects wood from the elements, helps prevent insect attacks, and minimizes the effects of aging. While pressure-treated wood offers many benefits, structures built from it often ...

The best time to stain your deck is when temperatures are between 50° F and 90° F with relatively low humidity. But before you prep your deck with a good cleaning and sanding, make sure you know ...

Spring has sprung and with it, a whole new lineup of household chores. Even if you dread the infamous "honey-do" list, there’s a sweet side to it, though. Home maintenance in May paves the way to ...

Last week we talked about cleaning and staining the garage floor and taking care of all the cracks. So I got a few questions after that about wooden decks - especially the pressure-treated wood decks.

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Once you have finally checked off that deck project that's been on your to-do list, you'll want to finish it off with a coat of stain to improve its appearance and protect the surface. Not all times ...

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 ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? If building a deck or working with pressure-treated wood is on your to-do list, one ...