Refinishing your wood deck doesn't just make your backyard look better—doing so can extend the life of your deck, too. "The type and quality of stain can have a huge impact on the longevity of the ...

A nice outdoor deck will get buyers' attention—but an old, unmaintained deck could be a turnoff for many. Because decks are exposed to the elements, they can quickly go from pristine to unkempt, with ...

Deck collapses are more common than one might think. While some decks fail because they weren't built to code, the most common problem is lack of maintenance. Although a homeowner may refinish the ...

The outdoor party season is upon us, and that usually means you will want to entertain on your deck. So now is the time to maintain or refinish it so it is ready for the all the summer barbecues. If ...

Q: We put up a deck in summer 2013. We treated the wood with Behr Waterproofing Wood Protector about a year later, following the directions on the label. Last summer, the finish started to flake off, ...

Few things are more annoying than stepping onto your deck in bare feet only to be stuck by a splinter. Fortunately, you can prevent wood decks from splintering and cracking by refinishing them every ...