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

CR members with digital access can see our decking ratings. If your decking has cracks ... and be sure it’s at least 50° F from the time the stain is applied until it dries completely.

Staining a deck is one of the most straightforward DIY projects that a homeowner can do, and the first step is choosing among the many applicators for deck stain ... and user reviews as we ...

Digging into CR’s decking ratings, I learned that pressure-treated pine ... but still no deck. Photo: Paul Hope/Consumer Reports Unfortunately, stain- and slip-resistance are where wood and Trex ...

Second, it can add years of life to a deck, fence, or outdoor furniture by protecting against rot and damage from ultraviolet light. Consumer Reports finds significant differences among the nearly 30 ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by ... PX201 is part of the Carpet Cleaners test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Carpet Cleaners models like the StainStriker ...

Laundry Detergent Ratings Rinse out stains and dirt for good with a top laundry detergent. The best laundry detergents clean your clothes without long-term damage.

The first time I stained my deck, I think I spent more time choosing a stain than actually working on my deck. With experience and lots of questions posed to my local paint store reps, I’ve ...

Super bowls. Stainless-steel sinks are increasingly popular in the bathroom and top our Ratings. They fended off stains from common cleaning products and drain cleaner, and also resisted heat ...

Paul Hope is a senior multimedia content creator at Consumer Reports and a trained chef ... outdoor power tools, decking, and wood stains. Before joining CR in 2016, he tested kitchen products ...

We've found the best decking paints and decking stains to protect your decking for the most amount of time, and look the best. During our tests, some decking stains start to show signs of wear and ...