I usually don’t like to tackle a home-improvement project until bloodshed or bankruptcy is imminent, but sometimes you just can’t tell. Could I have known that my deck needed resurfacing before my ...

THE PLANKS OF wood had turned a shade of beaten-down gray. Dark circular stains stamped where the potted flowers stood. Even a light rain shower left the backyard deck soaked for hours. We needed no ...

Step One: Check for Damage The first step in learning how to restore your deck for spring is to check for damage. Winter can be very hard on outdoor structures, and it’s important to assess the deck’s ...

CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - A company that sells deck treatments was sued on April 1 over allegations its newest product failed to live up to claims of protecting decks for 10 years. Michael Baden, ...

If you think you need a new deck, siding, patio, or concrete for your home, the solution may instead be a good pressure washing. Or, perhaps you are embarrassed about the appearance of some of your ...