Keeping a wood deck in good shape takes a lot of work. Even if you stain or seal it, the boards can still crack and splinter, making the deck look old and worn. Switching over to composite decking is ...

THE PLANKS OF wood had turned a shade of beaten-down gray. Dark circular stains stamped where the potted flowers stood. Even a light rain shower left the backyard deck soaked for hours. We needed no ...

I usually don’t like to tackle a home-improvement project until bloodshed or bankruptcy is imminent, but sometimes you just can’t tell. Could I have known that my deck needed resurfacing before my ...

Part of staining your wooden deck like a professional includes picking the perfect wood stain. The choices can seem endless – from different colors and subtle undertones to various finishes and levels ...

Confused on how to select the best paint, stain, or deck material for your outdoor space? Use these ideas to pick deck colors that are an ideal match. Your deck colors should be a cohesive part of ...