Ensure your deck stain looks and performs its best. The best time to stain a deck in general is in the late spring or early fall. Temperatures between 50°F and 90°F and humidity ranging from 40% to 70 ...

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Ross wires a smart thermostat; Mauro shares deck staining tips; Mark cleans a stone patio. Ross Trethewey helps a homeowner install a smart thermostat after discovering he's missing a common wire; ...