With the first signs of spring in the air, many are looking to tidy up their gardens in anticipation. Decking is a popular choice in many gardens and in recent years many have invested in composite ...

A deck may feel like an extension of your indoor living space, but it’s still exposed to the elements all year long. The best deck cleaners can remove the dirt, stains, mildew, and discoloration that ...

Using too much pressure can splinter wood and strip stain—here’s the safer way to clean it.

We replaced the old wooden flooring on our porch with some composite decking material seven years ago. Since then it has performed well. But this spring we’re noticing some green mildew on the last ...

Q: Every year I've got some wood or composite decking to clean outside. This year I need to clean and reseal a ramp that leads up into my outdoor shed. I also see conflicting information on the ...

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 ...

Q: We cut back our pine trees and sap dripped everywhere. It is now dry and staining the deck. Any suggestions? A: Sap from trees — pines or others — is a real problem on decks, especially after it ...

Julie Dykstra and Steve Thome want to keep the three decks they had built outside their Cannon Township home seven years ago looking their best. The decks are where they entertain family and friends; ...

Decks don’t usually get damaged all at once. It’s the slow grind of daily use that does it. Chairs drag across the boards ...