There are many considerations when selecting wood deck stain. Deck stain products are available in two styles - penetrating and film deck stains. Deck stain colors are also a choice you have to make. You need to clean your deck prior to applying decking stains.
In this issue, a table saw that won't cut off fingers, solar attic fans, more funny home improvement stories, the deck stain sealer test has begun, mechanical plumbing vents and an upcoming chain saw chain sharpener test.
There are countless ways to use sconce lighting in your home. Lighting wall sconces can be used outdoors as well as indoors. A wall sconce light has to be properly sized and located at the proper height.
Asphalt shingles not only protect your house from leaks, they add style and color to your house’s appearance. Proper asphalt shingle installation is required to have years of worry-free protection. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when installing your asphalt shingle roofing.
Tim Carter tests three different deck stains on his dock. He is trying to discover which deck stain works best and the correct way to apply the deck stain.
Painting rusty steel and iron is easy with the new rust-stopping paint. Using a rust spray paint and with proper surface preparation, you can get long-lasting results. Painting rusty gas piping using these rust prevention paints will provide years of protection.
In this issue, rehydrating stains, the deck sealer test is under way, a mountain lion nearby and the overstock Stain Solver Sale.
In this issue, low-odor paint, deck sealer test, sediment clogging water faucets, last call on the gutter guard promotion, finding a great roofer, my trip to Washington, DC, chain saw sharpener upcoming test, and a sale on 4-pound Stain Solver oxygen bleach.
There are several methods to split firewood. You can use a human-powered maul, a hydraulic firewood splitter or even a commercial firewood splitter. If you have lots of wood to split, powered firewood splitters are the way to go.
In this issue, my trip out west visiting National Parks, the Grand Canyon and more, a product review on the Campbell Hausfeld Pressure Washer, answering a question on painting a tile backsplash, humorous or embarrassing home-improvement moments, stains on siding from nails, extra emails, smart phone applications and my latest columns.
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