Many people like using a semi-transparent wood stain better than a solid one—even if it might not last as long—because it allows for more of the natural wood grain to come through. (Solid stain covers ...

It takes work to keep decks looking great, and this is the time of year many people take on the challenge of re-staining. The project can drastically improve both appearance and lifespan, but ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Staining a deck or fence is a perfectly doable DIY project. That doesn't mean you want to do it more than necessary. If ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The Olympic Wood Protector Semi-Transparent is part of the Wood stains test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Wood stains ...

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, ...

There are a lot of mistakes you want to avoid when designing your deck, and choosing the wrong wood stain is one of the biggest. When comparing wood stains for your deck, the decision usually comes ...

Consumer Reports is running long-term tests on more than 30 deck stains to see how well they hold up. The stained panels stay out on Consumer Reports' rooftop for years, in all kinds of weather. Some ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Many people like using a semi-transparent ...