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MAXWELL’S TIPS: Neater Caulking Application, Doubl...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Neat Caulking Application Q: How can I neatly apply caulking to the joint where my wooden garage door frame meets...Continue Reading
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How can I widen the spaces between my deck boards on my ...
Updated on January 21st, 2022
How can I widen the spaces between my deck boards on my 3 year old cottage deck Pine needles and other debris are...Continue Reading
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Q&A: How to Love Your Deck Again
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Q: What’s the best way to build a deck so it lasts Is composite lumber the way to go A: Composite deck lumber...Continue Reading
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DECK INFO: New Life for Middle-Aged Decks
Updated on August 12th, 2021
I get more reader emails about finishing old decks than any other outdoor home improvement topic, and the different...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Fix the Fuzzy Woo...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
QUESTION: What should I do about the fuzzy surface fibers that developed on my deck In the fall I stripped and...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: Resurfacing a Wooden Deck
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: Can I attach synthetic deck lumber directly on top of the existing wood of my old deck I’m tired of finishing and...Continue Reading
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Maxwell’s Tips – Building a Deck to Last, Re...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Building a Deck to Last Q: What details should I ask my builder for on our new deck We’ve paid a deposit already,...Continue Reading
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What can I do about the sad, ugly finish on my 2 year ol...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
What can I do about the sad, ugly finish on my 2 year old cedar deck The original finish lasted less than two...Continue Reading
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DECKS: Watch My Most Popular Deck Construction Video Ever
Published on July 15th, 2016
Helping people build and finish decks that last longer than usual is one of my specialties, and the video below shows...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
We've just rebuilt our cedar deck and want to apply the best staining treatment to protect it In the past everything...Continue Reading
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Updated on January 16th, 2023
Your typical house maintenance routine includes mopping floors, vacuuming carpets, and washing down any...Continue Reading
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How should I finish my 18-year-old cedar deck?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
How should I finish my 18-year-old cedar deck Over the years I’ve tried many products, and none have lasted more...Continue Reading