Deck restoration paints fill cracks and improve appearance. But some who have used them say the thick coatings are expensive, hard to apply and eventually will peel. BEHR Is it really that simple? We ...

Has your wood deck seen better days? When a natural wood deck is relatively new, it can be a beautiful, functional addition to a home, providing a stunning stage for outdoor entertaining, recreation ...

You’ve probably seen those deck restoration products advertised on television or in magazines. After applying the new coating, happy homeowners dance the afternoons away on their smooth new surfaces, ...

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 ...

A. It sounds as if you've given due attention to this important early yet critical phase; others would be wise to follow your example. Ahead, learn why prep is so important before painting a deck and ...

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 ...

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 ...