How do you choose a deck stain color? Beyond choosing a color you like, consider the amount of sun your deck gets each day and how you use it. “Darker stain colors retain more heat, which can be ...

Picking a stain color for your deck can be trickier than selecting a front door color, despite having fewer options. Stain tends to interact with natural wood grain, which can create variations ...

Related: How to Pick Deck Stain Colors to Transform Your Outdoor Space The half-traditional, half-modern shade was inspired by Shou Sugi Ban (or yakisugi), which is the Japanese art of charring ...