Did you know it's actually best to clean a deck without a pressure washer? Yes, using one will make the job quicker and so much easier, but the strength of the water pressure can also damage the wood ...

Decks play host to a wide range of outdoor activities during the warmer months. A season's worth of alfresco cooking, dining, and entertaining can easily dirty the surface with spots from grill grease ...

If you don't clean the underside, mold and mildew can build up and compromise the deck's integrity. You can clean the underside of the deck with a DIY cleaning solution, or a pressure washer. Cleaning ...

When decks begin to look dingy and water soaks in rather than beads, it’s time to refinish. On average, most homeowners will need to clean and refinish decks every two to three years. This can vary ...

Q: At one time you wrote an article on yearly deck maintenance that included instructions on cleaning a deck and a recipe for preserving it. Can you send me that recipe? A: You bet we can. Each year ...

An outdoor deck provides great comfort and luxury for spring and summer outdoor entertaining. But, even the most well-constructed deck needs to be well-maintained and inspected every so often. Wood ...

Black mold is very common in buildings and homes, especially around this time of the year, and it can be extremely hard to remove. It grows in places where there is a lot of moisture, such as windows ...

Q: My house is 25 years old and covered with vinyl siding. Every summer, mold and mildew develop on the north side of my house. Every few years I remove it. Is there something I can apply to the ...