decks and porches Archives

DECK DESIGN DETAILS: How a Router and Three Bits Boost Beauty

A little time spent with these three router bits can make any new deck look much, much better. Click and learn these details for beauty that hardly any deck builders use.

3 Deck Staining Tips from My eCourse “Love Your Deck”

Got a wooden deck to stain? Need advice refinishing an older deck? You’ve come to the right place. I’ve been finishing decks for 30 years. Everything I know is right here.

Deck Finishing Advice from Steve Maxwell

“Canada’s Handiest Man”, Steve Maxwell, shares his tips for finishing your deck to have a 20+ year lifespan.

Concrobium Mold Stain Eraser: Best Deck Wash Product So Far

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, shares the best deck brightener he’s found for removing deck mold – Concrobium Mold Stain Eraser

Oiling Exterior Wood Easily and Effectively

Is your outdoor wood furniture or deck looking tired? Steve Maxwell explains how oiling your exterior wood is a low maintenance finishing option.

Creating Dry Storage Space Beneath a Deck

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains how one could waterproof the underside of a deck to create a dry storage space beneath.

How to Get a Long Life from Floorboards in a Veranda

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, discusses floorboard options for verandas and how to have them last.

Verandahs Add More Than Traditional Charm to Your Deck

Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, has 3 key tips for building a covered porch or verandah from the metal brackets to considerations when building its roof.