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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A deck can be an extension of your living space during the warmer months, becoming a second living room for get-togethers or a quiet retreat to soak in a summer breeze. For all their usefulness, decks ...

For most people, their home is their biggest investment so it’s important to keep it well-maintained and looking its best. Proper care of a home’s exterior not only adds value but also saves money by ...

Q: I’ve got a 9-year-old treated lumber deck on my home that’s showing worrying signs of decay. I removed some of the deck boards and discovered that some of the 2-by-12s are rotting at the top, and ...

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the deck sealing and staining season in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs draws to a close ...

Now is the perfect time to clean and protect your deck before another winter of abuse. Experts say a wood deck needs attention every two years, sometimes every year in bad weather. Hire a professional ...