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Add a Hot Tub to Your Deck: Adding a deck to the exterior of your home can expand your living space during the warmer months, but if you add a spa or hot tub...

Building a Deck: Synthetic Lumber: We are going to build a deck. I saw a deck that was built from synthetic lumber...

Building a High Deck: I would like to add on a deck that is 9' off the ground. I have never built a deck before. Is this something I can do myself or do I need to hire a professional?

Checklist: Steps for Deck Maintenance: Easy deck maintenance tips...

Cleaning and Sealing Your Deck: Though some people paint decks with deck paint, most choose to take advantage of the natural beauty of expensive decking woods by using a clear or lightly stained finish...

Deck Drainage: A product is available to install under an existing deck to drain water away from the patio below, so that you can use your patio for dry storage. Do you know what it is...

Grass Under the Deck: I cannot seem to get good ground cover under my deck. The sod is always damp and grass does not do well...

Keep Your Deck Sealed and Clean: ... Fortunately, most deck surface problems are cosmetic, not structural, because decking is built of durable woods...

Maintaining Your Wood Deck: This guide will help you understand the need for deck maintenance as well as explain the process...

Mold and Mildew Under Deck: We have a large deck that has a buildup of mold and mildew on the underside because of poor ventilation. We have now solved the ventilation problem, but...

Power Washing Caused Problems: I hired someone to power wash my deck. The wood has severely splintered...

Prepare Your Wood Deck for Spring: It's finally spring! Time to move out the patio furniture and get ready to enjoy the great outdoors. But, before you do, make sure you clean, restore and protect your deck...

Prepare Your Wood Deck for Winter: If the summer has taken a toll on your deck - or if you've just invested in a new one - fall is the time to clean, restore and protect the wood from possible moisture damage during the winter months...

Repair Your Deck: Approximately once a year, the deck should be checked for loose boards and protruding nails, thoroughly cleaned, and resealed...

Repairing a Cool Deck: I have what they call cool deck around my pool and it has lifted in certain spots. There is about a ten square foot area that has to be replaced...

Replace a Bad Deck Board: If your deck boards are screwed down, simply unscrew the damaged board, cut a replacement to the same length, and screw it down with rustproof deck screws...

Replacing Wood Deck and Panelling: I need to replace both a redwood deck and a rotten exterior wood panel. What is the most durable material to use for both projects?

Restore and Protect Your Wood Deck: Have the long months of winter taken a toll on your wood deck? Is it dirty, mildew-stained and wearing a coat of gray? Don't worry. It's easy to restore your deck to its natural beauty...

Splintering Deck: My deck is about 4 years old. I used a stain on it after it was 6 months old but I haven't done anything to it since. I now have a lot of boards with cracks and splinters...

Staining Bottom of Deck: I am having my deck stained. I would like to paint or stain the bottom of the deck since there is an entrance to the patio level.

Tips on Deck Maintenance: Deck maintenance extends the life of the deck, improves traction, and makes it much more attractive.

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