Q: Our vacation house has vintage Trex decking. After a few years, it became horribly ugly, and no amount of cleaning or brightening ever did more than just lighten the stains. More than five years ...

You’ve probably seen those deck restoration products advertised on television or in magazines. After applying the new coating, happy homeowners dance the afternoons away on their smooth new surfaces, ...

Q: Your column "There are options for cleaning vintage Trex composite decking" was thorough about cleaning, but it really didn't help the homeowner in the long run. Our vacation house has Trex decking ...

To revive a shabby deck, there are five main directions you can go, and we'll guide you through them all. As a ...

Q. The home we own in Chicago has a deck on the front of the house surrounded by a low fence. The deck boards are showing their age, some are rotting, and it looks like it's time to replace the ...