Q. My wood deck sits in the sun all day with no shade. It’s now treated lumber and requires sealing every other year. I’ve tried lots of different sealers all with the same results. I’m tired of all ...

Question: My wood deck sits in the sun all day with no shade. It’s now treated lumber and requires sealing every other year. I’ve tried lots of different sealers all with the same results. I’m tired ...

Q: We put up a deck in summer 2013. We treated the wood with Behr Waterproofing Wood Protector about a year later, following the directions on the label. Last summer, the finish started to flake off, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Organize and clean your deck before the season starts. (Photo by Im3rd Media on Unsplash) Oh, how we love this time of year! Those ...

Deck collapses are more common than one might think. While some decks fail because they weren't built to code, the most common problem is lack of maintenance. Although a homeowner may refinish the ...

Anyone who's ever finished a deck knows to clean it beforehand to strip it of loose wood, mildew, stains, and any flaking remnants of previous finishes. But once you're done and want to apply the ...

A deck is one of the most useful outdoor spaces because it can support so many different functions: lounging, cooking, throwing parties, container gardening or just sitting outside to enjoy the view.

The outdoor party season is upon us, and that usually means you will want to entertain on your deck. So now is the time to maintain or refinish it so it is ready for the all the summer barbecues. If ...

A nice outdoor deck will get buyers' attention—but an old, unmaintained deck could be a turnoff for many. Because decks are exposed to the elements, they can quickly go from pristine to unkempt, with ...