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 ...

Q: We have a much-loved deck that's about 15 to 20 years old. On a sunny Friday four years ago, I cleaned it well and stained it with a Behr product, but the stain pooled and peeled, despite my best ...

The Woodsman Solid Color Deck Stain is part of the Wood Stains test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Wood Stains models like the Solid Color Deck Stain are rated on multiple criteria, ...

Water can take a toll on a wood deck’s finish, whether it’s pounding rain or piles of snow. You can tell whether your deck stain is still protecting the wood if it repels water. If it doesn’t, it’s ...

QDEAR TIM: I visited a national brand paint store and talked with an employee about solid stain. I told him that I wanted a solid color on my home but that I didn't want to paint because it would peel ...

Whether you're building a new deck or improving an old one, you have to decide on how you're going to protect the wood with a stain or seal. After all, you know what happens if you don't seal your ...

It takes work to keep decks looking great, and this is the time of year many people take on the challenge of re-staining. The project can drastically improve both appearance and lifespan, but ...