Keeping a wood deck in good shape takes a lot of work. Even if you stain or seal it, the boards can still crack and splinter, ...

Early summer is an excellent time to clean and reseal your wooden deck. Before you start, check the forecast to make sure the weather will cooperate: You will need a dry period with temperatures ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Sweeping the leaves, dirt, and debris off your wood deck can be enough to keep it relatively clean—that is, unless it’s coated in a layer of ...

Is there a better solution, short of tearing up and replacing the 800-square-foot deck? A: Sometimes when wooden decking splinters, it’s possible to round over sharp edges with sandpaper to ...

While the average cost to build a deck is much lower if you use a material other than cedar, many homeowners find the wood’s rot and pest-resistant perks worth the price. For an average of $ ...

Decks continue to have a high residual value to homebuyers, so they're typical "cost-to-value" ratio is high. From the use of Redwood in the 1950's to the treated wood of the 70's, a lot of ...

Deck-building trends come and go, including new styles and building materials like composites. However, wood remains the material of choice for the majority of deck projects, according to Popular ...