Q: We have an 8-by-10-foot terrace on the sixth floor of a condo building. About three years ago, we installed Bison ipe deck squares on roof deck pedestals. Last year we noticed a few spots on the ...

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 ...

Wood balconies and decks take a beating in the desert sun and wet winters. A good cleaning might be all it needs to perk up. Because wood needs to breathe, it is not a good idea to seal exterior wood, ...

HOW TO CLEAN WOOD DECKS: We looked forward to lazy afternoons on the backyard deck all winter, and the time is finally here. But before you schedule that first deck party, be sure your deck is cleaned ...

Q.I am having a spirited debate with my husband about how to clean a deck. The job doesn't seem that hard, but my husband wants to use a pressure washer, as he thinks it will save time. I want to use ...

An exterior deck is a splendid addition that allows you to enjoy the outdoors for up to seven months of the year. But there’s a tremendous amount of misinformation in the building community about how ...

Composite decking is durable and low-maintenance. But low maintenance doesn’t mean zero maintenance. You still have to clean ...

Question: It's time again to clean and seal our wood deck. I've watched a number of TV shows that advocate the use of pressure washers and a mixture of chlorine bleach and water. I'm afraid that a ...

A study in Forest Products Journal says wooden decks can deteriorate considerably in just two to three years. That means sooner or later, you’ll need to refinish your deck. Pressure-treated deck ...