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, ...

Your deck might be only a few years old and still drag your whole backyard down if it looks tired, dirty, or poorly ...

A study in Forest Products Journal says wooden decks can deteriorate considerably in just two to three years. That means sooner or later, you’ll need to refinish your deck. Pressure-treated deck ...

As I found out last summer, refinishing a wood deck isn't a fun project and is certainly one you don't want to do more than absolutely necessary. One way to protect your wood deck and its finish is to ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Home improvement expert April Wilkerson helps homeowners decide between mechanical abrasion and chemical removal for restoring a weathered wood deck.

It’s the time of year for backyard barbecues, pool parties and summer soirees — and all that entertaining calls for a well-groomed deck. Jim Grant, also known as “Jim the Deck Guy,” has completed more ...

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 ...

Decks don’t usually get damaged all at once. It’s the slow grind of daily use that does it. Chairs drag across the boards ...