Deck restoration paints fill cracks and improve appearance. But some who have used them say the thick coatings are expensive, hard to apply and eventually will peel. BEHR Is it really that simple? We ...

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, ...

Has your wood deck seen better days? When a natural wood deck is relatively new, it can be a beautiful, functional addition to a home, providing a stunning stage for outdoor entertaining, recreation ...

I usually don't like to tackle a home improvement project until bloodshed or bankruptcy is imminent, but sometimes you just can't tell. Could I have known that my deck needed resurfacing before my ...

THE PLANKS OF wood had turned a shade of beaten-down gray. Dark circular stains stamped where the potted flowers stood. Even a light rain shower left the backyard deck soaked for hours. We needed no ...

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From the home columnist’s notebook: Debbie Zimmer answered a few of your questions about the new deck restoration products, but she’ll have additional advice after more testing. Zimmer is spokesperson ...