Decks and Deck Ideas: Tips for Homeowners

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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...

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