Each autumn, leaves fall from above to signal the changing of the seasons. But if you’ve got a wood deck, the leaves also signal trouble ahead. As leaves, pine needles and other tree-canopy debris ...

Wooden decking can provide a beautiful, yet strong and durable touch to your garden. As the weather warms up and spring draws closer, you may want to spend more time outside enjoying the fresh and ...

To extend the life of your deck railing, pay attention to the fasteners and metal connectors. When possible, use stainless steel. This is vitally important if you construct a deck railing that is ...

QDEAR TIM: The wood deck railing at my home rotted prematurely and needs to be replaced. How long should deck railings last? I love mine but wonder whether I should replace it with a vinyl railing or ...

Q Our wood deck is under several large pine trees. Sap dripping from the trees has caused some ugly staining. We also have stains caused by planters, and the general appearance of the wood is a dismal ...

Q: Every year I have some wood or composite decking to clean outside. This year, I need to clean and reseal a ramp that leads up into my outdoor shed. I also see conflicting information on the ...