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Dear Ken: That type of dark stain does look great when first applied. The unfortunate news is that it is probably going to continue to peel, and each year there will be more spots. It also fades from ...
Q: I had my back deck painted with DeckOver in spring 2016. A year later, the coating is peeling off in a few places, exposing bare wood. What to do? A: Behr, the manufacturer of DeckOver, describes ...
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Key Steps for Staining a Wooden Deck

A wood deck increases your home’s value and adds a living space, but only if it is aesthetically appealing. If left untreated ...
After getting a hard-to-flush toilet back in operation by plunging or multiple flushes, put several gallons of hot water into a bucket and pour the water into the toilet. The toilet should immediately ...
Every year or two, the stain on my deck peels off. I stain it again, and it peels again. What am I doing wrong?—Emily F., Rochester, New York The key word here is peel. Most stains absorb into the ...
Q: I had my back deck painted with DeckOver in spring 2016. A year later, the coating is peeling off in a few places, exposing bare wood. What to do? A: Behr, the manufacturer of DeckOver, describes ...