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How To Stain A Gazebo

How To Stain A Gazebo

Staining a wood gazebo can be a daunting task, but by following this simple “how to stain a gazebo” guide you are sure to be tackling the project in no time. By staining a gazebo you accomplish not only an added touch to your lawn, but you can also reap the benefits with curb appeal. Here are the quick and easy steps you can take to get your summer garden looking fabulous.

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What kind of wood finish should I use on my deck?

What kind of wood finish should I use on my deck?

Nothing transforms a home like the beauty of a deck. A beautiful deck offers the family a warm oasis for rest following a hard day's work.

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We make it easy to find the right wood stain colors

What Stain Should I Use?

 Use this guide to understand what each type of wood stain opacity is and what colors work best for your wood stain project.

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Top Wood Stain Colours

​Top Stain Colours For Outdoor Spaces

When it comes to staining wood things have changed big time. Gone are the days where the only colour available is brown. Now wood stains come in a multitude of hues and shades that are perfect for your outdoor staining project. Whether you are looking for a brilliant blue shed, a great green deck, or a grey gazebo there are many wood stain colours to choose from.

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How To Stain A Fence In Five Easy Steps

How To Stain A Fence

​Staining a fence is a lot easier than you may think. By following these steps you will quickly and easily learn how to stain a wood fence and then enjoy the benefits it brings to your property.

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What Is A Pergola?

What Is A Pergola?

Pergolas are often confused with arbors, which are wooden benches with lattice panels and a small roof. What is a pergola, then? 

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How To Stain Wood

How To Stain Wood - A DIY Wood Staining Guide

You don’t have to feel scared anymore. Staining your deck, gazebo, or fence is a lot easier than you think – provided you follow the right steps. With this simple How To Stain Wood guide you’re going to be relaxing outdoors with your project finished much quicker than you would believe. 

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What Colour Should I Stain My Deck?

What Colour Should I Stain My Deck?

What Colour Should I Stain My Deck? It's easy to find the best deck stain colours - when considering wood stain colours for your deck, consider what colour will best enhance the wood’s finish.

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Deck Stain Colors

Go Natural With These 4 Wood Stain Colors for Your Deck

The beauty of a wood deck transforms your home and yard. Such an important architectural element needs the right deck stain colors to make it perfect. 

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How Long Does It Take To Stain A Deck?

How Long Does It Take To Stain A Deck?

Staining a deck doesn't take as long as you may think. The typical deck can be stained in a matter of a couple hours given the right circumstances. If the conditions are not right, however, it can take significantly longer. Read below for advice on the conditions needed to make sure your project is completed as quickly as possible.

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Power Washing Tips: How To Power Wash A Deck

Power Washing Tips: How To Power Wash A Deck

Knowing when and how to power wash a deck is only half the battle when trying to make your deck look refreshed. Follow this simple guide for a no fail power-washing job.

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Deck Stain Colors For Pressure Treated Wood

Stain Colors For Pressure-Treated Wood

Pressure-treated wood is often left as-is without being coated in a gorgeous deck stain color because many home-owners think you can’t use coating on top of the treatment. Luckily, they’re wrong.

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Greige Colours

Greige Colours You Will Love

Greige paint and stain colours are in. If you thought stain colours were limited to just shades of brown or amber, think again. With a variety of greiges and off-whites, you can easily extend your indoor style to the outdoors. Check out these hot trending greige stain colours and get inspired.

Greige Stain Colours You Will Love
Trending Stain Colours in 2018 to Use on Your Outdoor Space

Trending Stain Colours in 2018 to Use on Your Outdoor Space

When the time comes to refinish your deck or patio, you may consider reaching for the old standby brown hue that is commonly used on wood surfaces outdoors. However, there are many great wood finish colours to consider that exceed bland shades of brown.

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Top Trending Stain Colours for Outdoor Spaces

Top Trending Stain Colours for Outdoor Spaces

The idea that only brown stains should be used to accentuate your patio or deck is a thing of the past -- green, grey, and blue (among other vibrant colours) have become popular wood stain colours, and even clear sealants can provide a unique and beautiful way to add additional pizazz to your home (while protecting your patio or deck).

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How To Stain A Deck

How To Stain A Deck

Q: How do I stain a deck? My deck's appearance needs some updating and I have never stained wood before. Thanks!

A: Staining a deck is a lot easier than you may think. It involves a simple four-step process. Follow our guide on how to stain a deck below.

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Patio Stain Colours

Patio Stain Colours

Staining your patio isn't just about picking the right product- you also have to find the right colour. Various factors affect which colours you should use for your patio, such as your overall theme and existing exterior decor. However, there's a few stain colours for patios that will work well with virtually any theme and are perfect for staining your patio...

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The Hottest Wood Stain Colours for 2018

The Hottest Wood Stain Colours for 2018

Choosing between deck stain colours can be a difficult process, but it's essential if you want to make the investment into your deck worthwhile. If you're struggling to choose the right colour for your deck, then look at four of the most popular wood stain colours of 2018.

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Get the weathered look of reclaimed wood with these gray stains

Get The Weathered Look By Using These Great Gray Stain Colours


Does you deck reflect the latest home fashion trend? You frequently update your wardrobe, your residential decor and your vehicle. Don't miss the opportunity to display your great sense of style when you entertain outdoors, too. The current buzz in deck stains focuses on the oh-so-chic weather beaten gray motif.

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​The One Simple Trick To Making Your Neighbors Envy You

​The One Simple Trick To Making Your Neighbors Envy You

When you buy a home with a deck or when you make the plunge to have a deck built on to your home you inevitably want to end up with a structure that both looks aligned with the design of your home, but also one that impresses your neighbors and – for lack of a better word – makes you feel fancy.
There is an easy way to do that, it is simple, effective, and affordable – choose an unexpected colour.

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4 Top Rated Stain Colors

4 Top Rated Stain Colors

Staining your deck goes beyond just picking the right product to selecting exactly the right color for your deck and your decorating style. These four wood stain colors are not for the faint of heart, but they can add exactly the perfect amount of fun and function for the right home and homeowner. There's an impressive variety of colors of wood stain available, and selecting deck stain colors for your outdoor room can let you make your mark. 

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​Wooden Fence Colours That Will Wow Your Neighbors

​Wooden Fence Colours That Will Wow Your Neighbors

Finding a wooden fence colour doesn’t have to be hard. There are colours for every type of home and piece of property that are beautiful, bright, and bold. You’re no longer stuck with typical dark browns or honey oak-type colours when it comes to staining a wooden fence. Here are 5 of the best rated colours for your wooden fence that are sure to catch some eyes as well as boost curb appeal.

Fence Colours That Will Wow Your Neighbors
Great Stain Colours For Sheds

Great Stain Colours For Sheds

Staining your shed is an easy way to spruce up your curb appeal and make your yard look great, but what does it take to find the right stain? Although it's vital to pick the right product that you can use easily and affordably, it's equally important to pick a color that suits you.

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Gray Wood Stain Colours

Grey Wood Stain Colours For Your Deck

Grey wood stain colours are getting super popular with homeowners because of their ability to give a classic weathered look to newer wood as well as their ability to take a boring old deck and give it a bit of modern flair. 

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Best Wood Stain Colors

Best Deck Stain Colors

Stain colors are one of the best and most inexpensive ways to spruce up your deck and backyard parties! Easy to apply and quick to enjoy, the various colors of wood stain provide the right amount of pop to complement your entertaining style.

Best Wood Stain Colors
Top Deck Stains

Top Deck Stains For Your Wooden Deck

Choosing the right wood stain colours for your deck is an important part of the deck building process. 

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Wood Stain Colours

Wood Stain Colours You Will Love

Staining your deck is a wonderful way to help protect it against the elements while adding colour.

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Popular Deck Stain Colors

Popular Deck Stain Colours

Decks see a lot of use, especially when the weather is nice. Foot traffic plus the general wear from the outdoor elements adds up, and decks often need to be re-stained every two or three years. 

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