Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These deck refinishing tips will help owners enjoy their space, but also sellers get a serious ROI. A nice outdoor deck will get ...

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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 ...

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, ...

Q: We have a much-loved deck that's about 15 to 20 years old. On a sunny Friday four years ago, I cleaned it well and stained it with a Behr product, but the stain pooled and peeled, despite my best ...

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 ...

Q: My deck of pressure-treated wood was finished about two years ago with a solid-colour, oil-based stain. The stain is peeling to the bare wood, especially when I try to scrub off mould stains. How ...

Q:Following this winter's heavy rain, I am refreshing my redwood deck's protection from the elements. For the past 20 years, I have used Cabot's Solid Color Acrylic Deck Stain, which has worn pretty ...

Few things are more annoying than stepping onto your deck in bare feet only to be stuck by a splinter. Fortunately, you can prevent wood decks from splintering and cracking by refinishing them every ...

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 ...