This acrylic deck and porch paint provides a high-traction surface at an affordable price. The paint is available in a handful of attractive colors, and I chose Desert Sand for my tests. One ...

Although Star Brite claims to be suitable for painted surfaces, I was concerned that it might strip the paint from a painted deck ... lighter in tone. Krud Kutter comes in a 1-gallon jug and ...

If you’ve applied a solid stain or clear sealer, then covered areas of the deck with patio planters ... Instead of using a ...

I also continued to test the Purple Leaf Patio Umbrella, which was mounted directly to my wooden deck, over the summer ... Just make sure the pole diameter (usually 1.5 inches) is compatible ...

Whether that seating area exists on a raised deck ... sand to fill and secure the joints between the stones. If you're ...

Freestanding umbrella stands can be placed anywhere on a patio or deck ... filled with sand or water to accommodate larger umbrella sizes. As for the pole, most are a standard 1.5 to 2.5 inches ...

In This Article A shady spot is key to enjoying the outdoors in the summertime — and there’s no easier way to add shade to your yard, deck, or pool than a patio umbrella. Looking at size ...

Meet the “bucket of doom” and other methods to manage mosquitoes and ticks. By Catrin Einhorn Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s next leader, is an academic and a politician. Here’s what her ...

All four had been kidnapped from kibbutzes on Oct. 7, officials said, and are believed to have been killed in southern Gaza months ago. The Israeli prime minister has been put on the spot by ...

In recent years, the swim market has expanded to include a wide range of sizes, styles and fits. Now, the best plus-size swimwear for your body (and budget) isn’t exclusive to specialty stores ...

To have "all hands on deck" means that all those available are needed to help contribute toward a goal, a project, a purpose or some other kind of important effort. For example, if a deadline is ...

In other Below Deck news, the Below Deck Med Season 9 premiere brings major chaos to the interior crew. Below Deck is currently on hiatus on Bravo. Seasons 1-11 are streaming on Peacock.