Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Staining a wood deck doesn’t just play up its beauty; it adds a layer of protection. The same holds true for staining fences, siding, or outdoor furniture. The best wood stains can help add years to ...

Gray is a reliable color to use inside and outside your home. As a deck color, it provides a fresh and modern backdrop to ...

Ensure your deck stain looks and performs its best. The best time to stain a deck in general is in the late spring or early fall. Temperatures between 50°F and 90°F and humidity ranging from 40% to 70 ...

There's a great debate going on when it comes to the finishing process for common outdoor wooden structures. Should you use paint or stain to keep your deck, fence, or porch looking its best? In ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...