Did you know it's actually best to clean a deck without a pressure washer? Yes, using one will make the job quicker and so much easier, but the strength of the water pressure can also damage the wood ...

Decks play host to a wide range of outdoor activities during the warmer months. A season's worth of alfresco cooking, dining, and entertaining can easily dirty the surface with spots from grill grease ...

Outdoor decks are favorite spots for entertaining and relaxing, but like all exterior surfaces, they eventually get dirty. Left that way, they can become dingy and drab before their time. To keep your ...

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Get ready for outdoor gatherings and hangouts with this quick guide By Sharlene Breakey, Janet Siroto As the weather warms up, getting your yard and deck prepped for outdoor gatherings becomes a ...

If you don't clean the underside, mold and mildew can build up and compromise the deck's integrity. You can clean the underside of the deck with a DIY cleaning solution, or a pressure washer. Cleaning ...

Dear James: We have an old wood deck and are expanding its size. The old deck looks bad compared to the new one. How can we make it look newer to match? — Valerie M. Dear Valerie: If the old decking ...