Despite their generally sturdy construction, most wooden outdoor decks begin to look shabby after only a few years without care, as mold, mildew and rust set in. Simply washing by hand can brighten a ...

Consumer Reports compared several different concentrated, spray-on stain removers — including Oxi Clean, Shout and Spray n Wash — to find out which performed the best. CR tasked the stain removers ...

Q: We have a very large deck in Napa that we have been treating every few years with a solution of 3 parts linseed oil, 2 parts Thompson Water Seal and 1 part thinner. This formula was given to us by ...