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When is the Best Time to Stain Your Deck? One TIME® Wood Stain

When is the Best Time to Stain Your Deck? It is very important to take care of your deck, helping it withstand the harshness of the elements, the obstacles which Mother Nature puts in its way. The wind and rain, snow and sun can all damage your deck, making it look worn and old. Staining […]

What Paint Brush Should You Use? Paint Brush Differences

Natural Bristle Paint Brush

Choosing the Right Paint Brush Don’t know what paint brush is the right paint brush? Keep reading to find out! Bristle Type Takeaway: Based on this, it is safe to say that when applying One TIME® Wood Preservative, it is best practice to use synthetic bristles. One TIME® is thinner than most other stain & […]

Why Are There Streaks When I Stain My Deck? Causes of Lap Marks.

Avoid Lap Marks

What are Lap Marks? Lap marks occur when wet stain overlaps dry stain, creating an area with either higher gloss or darker shade. This is a permanent, and often irreversible problem that occurs with most water based stains. In the past, hardware stores carried oil based stains, which cleaned up and thin with mineral spirits; […]

A Snowy Deck: The Dos and Don’ts For Clearing Your Deck of Snow

In the poem “Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening” the beloved American poet, Robert Frost, describes a tranquil New England scene, as he “watch[es] his woods fill up with snow…” and praises “the easy wind and downy flake”.  Come shovel my driveway, Mr. Frost.  There are no “downy flakes” here.  Just mounds of heavy, […]

Mild Detergents: What are Those?

What are Mild Detergents? One TIME Wood suggests using  mild detergents to clean your deck before re-application of the stain or while winterizing your deck, but many people wonder: what is a mild detergent? A mild detergent is typically a hand dish washing soap that only contains surfactants that dissolve dirt and grease as opposed […]

Winterize Now! 3-Steps to Winterize your Deck

For those of us in Northern states, winter is the time to store your outdoor furniture and begin the process of winterizing your deck for the harsh, hindering weather that is on its way shortly. For those who don’t know how, don’t worry! We here at One TIME are here to help. Here’s a quick […]

“… A Getaway Right In Your Own Backyard …”

          A deck is a place to entertain guests and relax on quiet summer nights and colorful fall days. It is a getaway right in your own backyard. Your deck should bring relaxation and tranquility; however, when the stain on your deck is looking weathered and worn, that relaxing place can […]

Summer Is Here, Enjoy Your Deck at Least One TIME™

It’s Time To Enjoy Your Deck             It’s the summer season and what better way to enjoy it than relaxing on your deck and enjoying the warm weather. If you will be entertaining family and friends, it’s important to have your deck looking its best. With One TIME™, that is easily achievable. One TIME™ is […]

Save Time and Save Aggravation With a One TIME™ Application

Summer has officially arrived and there is no better way to enjoy all this season has to offer than by spending time on your deck.  In addition to increasing your home’s value, a deck becomes the focal point of outdoor activities; making you the envy of all who are only too happy to accept an […]