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 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 ...

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 ...

Q: My deck of pressure-treated wood was finished about two years ago with a solid-colour, oil-based stain. The stain is peeling to the bare wood, especially when I try to scrub off mould stains. How ...

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 ...