Penofin Verde

That’s exactly what Penofin did with their Penofin Verde stain.

They just decided to use the Italian verde instead of the English green.

That means that you’re not only taking care of yourself and the environment when you use Penofin Verde, you’re making sure you get a high quality professional result for your efforts.

Penofin Verde has no fumes, you can use it around pets and children, there aren’t any petroleum distillates, and it can be used indoors and outdoors.

With Penofin Verde, you get all the benefits of working with Penofin–it dries quickly, penetrates deeply, and it’s easy to apply. It will give your deck (or siding, fencing, furniture, floors, countertops, and cabinets) a high-quality, durable finish with beautiful, rich color.

Penofin Verde comes in several colors and we stock five of the most popular–natural, cedar, rosewood, cypress, and mahogany. We know you’ll like the quality and end result of Penofin, and you can’t beat its verde-ness!

Make sure you take a look at our how to stain a deck with Penofin post and then head on over to DIY Home Center to pick up your supply of Penofin Verde, in stock now!

How To Stain a Deck With Penofin Oil

Penofin stain was designed by a scientist with Ph.D.s in physics and nuclear physics because his friends dared him to make a product that was better than anything on the market.

Seriously.

To meet the challenge, the product “had to penetrate, seal, dry quickly, have minimum odor and bleed back, and be easy to apply. It also had to be stable enough to allow lacquers and varnishes to be sprayed over it if wanted.”

The rest is history and now Penofin (PENetrating Oil FINish) is well-regarded as a top-notch deck stain–one that we’re happy to distribute.

If you’ve stained before, staining with Penofin might be slightly different than with other stains. If you haven’t stained before, staining your deck is a rewarding project–but like any project, it goes more smoothly when you take your time and follow the directions!

How to Stain Your Deck with Penofin

1. Make sure your deck needs staining. You can sprinkle some water on the deck and see if it absorbs immediately (you should stain your deck) or beads up on the deck and just sits there (your deck probably doesn’t need sealing just yet).
2. Make sure you have everything you need:
   • Goggles
   • Broom
   • Deck cleaner
   • Hose (if pressure washing)
   • Brushes and rollers
   • Paint roller pans
   • Rags
   • Mask (if sanding)
   • Sandpaper / sanding tool (if sanding)

3. Prepare yourself. Be patient and read the directions on every product you use. Check the weather and make sure you have several days of sunshine so your deck can dry out. Make sure it’s not going to be below 45 or above 80 degrees when you stain.

4. Prepare the deck for staining. Clear everything off the deck. The manufacturer recommends that you use Penofin Pro Tech wood care products. The cleaner and brightener both come in powder form and are easily mixed with water. They take just minutes to apply and are environmentally safe. (If your deck is really in disrepair, you may need to sand it. Sand with the grain and wear a mask to avoid inhaling wood.)

5. Stain the deck. Apply Penofin to a clean, dry surface, making sure the wood is not hot to the touch. Penofin can’t be applied over another stain, so make sure you’ve prepared the deck for staining.

6. Brush on, use a stain pad, or spray on using a pump up sprayer equipped with plastic tip.

7. After the stain has sat on the deck for 30 minutes, wipe off the extra stain with a cloth–don’t let the stain dry on top of the deck or it will get sticky and tacky.

8. Wait at least 12 hours.

9. Throw a party!

Not only does Penofin make your deck look great–and help it stay that way–the company strives to be socially responsible, promotes volunteerism, and strives for sustainability. Good values with great products are a win-win.

Check out our Penofin Penetrating Oil  selection, available now at DIY Home Center.

Polywood Adirondack Curveback

Not only are they doing the environment a huge favor by preventing the waste of valuable materials, they’re doing those of us who like relaxing outside a huge favor as well–a purchase that gives us peace of mind every time we use it.

Obviously, Poly-Wood furniture is a clear choice for those of us who are trying to be more eco-conscious. But there is also a practical side (aside from just having cool outdoor furniture).

Poly-Wood repels water and substances like ketchup, tanning oil, and sunspray.

It won’t need sanding, staining, or painting.

And unless you’re a pro wrestler using your furniture as a fighting weapon, chances are your Poly-Wood furniture will be completely maintenance-free.

For those of you that like variety, Poly-Wood has furniture to match your style, whatever it is. The Polywood Adirondack is a customer favorite, but any of the styles–Captain, Long Island, or Park–can help you create a unique outdoor living space to enjoy with family and friends.

Here’s another thing: If you’re accustomed to the solid feel of wood, Poly-Wood has both the weight and feel of hardwood, so it won’t tip or blow over easily. But unlike wood, it won’t crack, fade, or splinter.

Whether you live in Alaska or Arizona, Poly-Wood maintains its integrity and beauty. It’s so durable, in fact, that some customers even leave it outside all year round.

We won’t lie, Poly-Wood is not the cheapest outdoor furniture you can buy. But it’s definitely some of the most solid and long-lasting, giving you value over time. It’s also an American made product that addresses a huge environmental challenge, making Poly-Wood both a sensible and practical investment.

The next time you look at your deck or patio and see an empty space, think about filling it with an eco-friendly, long-lasting chair, bench, or table from Poly-Wood.

Check out Poly-Wood Outdoor Furniture on our website–whether it’s bar furniture or a Polywood table, we have it all at DIY Home Center.

The FastenMaster video is only four minutes long and shows you how the TigerClaw TC-G and the Cortex FastenMaster work together to hide every fastener on the deck surface.

For the field of the deck, the TC-G Fastener works great. But when it comes to the first board, the last board, perimeter boards, and stairs, if you didn’t have the Cortex FastenMaster, you’d have to settle for visible fasteners.

The video shows how you can use the Cortex FastenMaster to hide all fasteners, even in those troublesome spots.

The Cortex FastenMaster System is extremely straightforward. It comes with screws, a setting tool, and a plug that’s made from the same material as the decking board.

Using the Cortex screw and setting tool, drive the fastener without pre-drilling. Then set the plug with a hammer. A final, and optional step, is to look away, and then look back again and see if you can find it.

It practically disappears.

This, of course, is exactly what you want—a completely smooth, fastener-free deck surface that looks great.

Be sure to check out the video. When you’re confident you can handle this project, the DIY Home Center has you covered—we have both the TigerClaw TC-G and Cortex FastenMaster available now. Use our decking color cross-reference to find the perfect color match for your deck.

Screw Products C-Deck Screws Approved For Trex Decking

But we think that exclamation point is well-deserved because Screw Products and Trex are both high quality deck products that are great to work with–and they produce beautiful looking decks.

Camout, that frustrating sensation of a screwdriver slipping out of the screw head (yeah, you know what we’re talking about), is a thing of the past with Screw Products screws. These screws bite into the material, driving easily while preventing mushrooming.

And Trex is the country’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking, railing and fencing products. They have a well-deserved reputation of providing quality deck products that never crack, rot, or splinter.

So, when you combine these two products, you’re likely to end up with a beautiful deck that’s perfect for a quiet night of conversation and wine or a boisterous gathering with your family and friends.

We don’t stock Trex decking, but we’re definitely the place to go to for the C-Deck screws! If you are looking for screws for Trex decking, we have them in stock now at DIY Home Center.

m brace mini garden for kids

Are your kids always digging in the dirt while you’re out in the garden? Why not give them their own place to play? The M Brace Mini makes it easy to do just that — whether it’s a raised garden for kids or a cool-looking sandbox.

The M Brace Mini is just like the M Brace–only it’s smaller, with clever and fun styles that make it perfect for kids. Like the M Brace, the M Brace Mini requires no tools, so the hard part–assembly–is easy.

This makes building a raised garden bed or a sandbox for the kids a fun and easy outdoor project. They can even help put it together!

All you need to do is get the M Brace Mini, and then get some rot-resistant 2×8’s or 2×10’s from your local lumber yard. After a few minutes of sliding boards into the M Brace Mini, you can fill it with dirt or sand, depending on what the little ones want.

The M Brace Mini are 7” tall and 6” wide and come in packs of four. They’re available in many different colors and styles, including Purple Butterfly, Green Frog, Yellow Flower, Orange Snail, Blue Bunny and Terra Cotta Dragonfly.
Think of the fond memories you’ll create with your kids with their new outdoor play area. You’ll love that your kids are outdoors and having a great time. And grandparents will love watching your kids play–they may even be able to share a bit of gardening wisdom.

Put this project on your to do list and be sure to check back at the DIY Home Center when we get the M Brace Mini in stock.

Whether you’re using your bulb for a koi pond or an aquarium, we consider Purely UV 100% quartz germicidal ultraviolet bulbs the bulb of choice.

Replace UV Bulbs Once a Year for the Best Performance

Guaranteed to last for 8,000 hours, and often more affordable than other leading brands, Purely UV bulbs are a great replacement bulb for air, water and pond filters, and sterilizer applications.

We know that it might be confusing to replace your UV bulbs, so we made it super-easy for you to find the right replacement bulb. You can cross-reference by manufacturer or just scroll down on our UV bulb page, hold up your current bulb, and match its base to the one you see on your screen.

Aside from being a great UV bulb, there is another great reason to purchase Purely UV bulbs—to support a great humanitarian cause.

For every bulb you purchase, a dozen diapers are donated to diaperLove, an organization that distributes diapers to families where, due to economic circumstances, children sometimes spend days in a soiled diaper. You can prevent this without any extra work or cost—just go to our site and replace your current bulb with a Purely Products one.

Check out our great selection of Purely UV bulbs on DIY Home Center.

In case you missed it, we recently posted about how the Copper Balusters or the Matte Black Balusters can give new life to an existing deck or put the finishing touch on a new deck.

Now that they are available, consider the possibilities these sleek, stylish, and long-lasting balusters from Deckorators can give your deck.

Shop for Deckorators balusters, post caps, railing systems and lighting at DIY Home Center.

DIY Home Center Donates to DiaperLove

Helping people—especially babies and children—feels great, and we want to do it again! In fact, we’ve already started. With the help of you and Purely Products, we’ve donated over 1,800 diapers so far this year.

We’ve made it incredibly easy to help. All you need to do is buy Purely UV’s 100% quartz UV germicidal replacements bulbs for air, water and pond filters and sterilizers and we donate a dozen diapers to diaperLove—automatically.

It doesn’t cost you anything extra—no extra time, no extra money, no extra clicks. Just stock up on your Purely UV’s and we’ll do the rest.

Unlike food and medicine, not many organizations are helping to make sure children have clean diapers. Yet, when children aren’t able to get a fresh diaper, serious emotional stress and health problems can develop.

That’s why we think it’s really great what diaperLove, Purely Products, and you are helping accomplish.

Remember, all you need to do is buy Purely UV’s from DIY Home Center and we do the rest. If you’re looking for a way to get the good feeling of giving back, it doesn’t get any easier than this!

Last year we donated 13,104 diapers. Can you help us do more this year?

CAMO Marksman Tools

The short version is that it all comes down to deck board width and product durability:

• CAMO Marksman - Works with 6” (nominal) deck boards. This tool is a lightweight, non-professional grade that only has one screw guide. You’ll have to continuously rotate the tool during the install process. We don’t recommend this one.
• CAMO Marksman Pro – Works with 6” (nominal) deck boards. This tool is a durable, contractor grade that has dual screw guides which makes for faster installation. Strongly recommended.
•  CAMO Marksman Pro NB – Adjustable – works with 3 ¼” to 5” (nominal) deck boards. Like the Pro, this narrow board tool is a durable, contractor grade and has dual screw guides to make for faster installation. Strongly recommended.

Knowing the difference will help you make sure you select the right tool for the job.

If you’re looking for more information, we put together a great page on our website that explains the differences among the CAMO Marksman tools, our recommendations, and how many CAMO deck fasteners you need. It’s a great place to get information before your deck project.

Of course, we have all the CAMO installation tools available now at DIY Home Center.