A wood deck increases your home’s value and adds a living space, but only if it is aesthetically appealing. If left untreated ...

When the artist Helen Frankenthaler, then in her early 20s, met Jackson Pollock, he was building an international reputation with his drip paintings, in which he flung enamel paints—the kinds used for ...

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 ...

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, ...