If you're about to stain a deck, you may wonder whether transparent or solid stain is best. Here are the factors to consider ...

I just built a cedar deck railing. I was going to paint it and call it a day, but now my wife wants me to stain it to show off the wood's texture and color. That sounds like a lot more maintenance ...

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