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Wood stain adds a layer of beauty and protection to decks, fences, and exterior doors. And staining wood is a perfectly doable DIY project. But just because you can take on the task yourself doesn’t ...

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Q: Cleaning and sealing my deck is a tremendous amount of work, and I’m discovering I need to do it every three years. Each spring I see the expensive sealer I’ve used start to peel and flake. How ...

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CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cabot ®, the premium exterior wood care brand, has introduced Cabot Heat-Reducing Solid Stain + Sealer with Cool Feel ® Technology—an innovative new offering from the brand ...

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