Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
Anchoring Your Deck the Right Way
Updated on May 13th, 2022
Successful building is rarely as simple as it looks at first glance, and fastening a deck to your house is one of those...Continue Reading
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DECK DESIGN DETAILS: How a Router and Three Bits Boost B...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Most people who build decks or have a deck built by a professional don't realize how much a router can do to boost...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
3 Deck Staining Tips from My eCourse “Love Your De...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Your deck is a major investment and the finish you apply is supposed to protect that investment and keep it looking...Continue Reading
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Deck Finishing Advice from Steve Maxwell
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Are you planning to build a deck for your back yard Turn to these deck finishing tips from Steve Maxwell and you will...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
Concrobium Mold Stain Eraser: Best Deck Wash Product So Far
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Finding a Mold Stain Cleaner Earlier this year I discovered a new product that’s not only surprisingly effective,...Continue Reading
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Oiling Exterior Wood Easily and Effectively
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Aging outdoor wood can be dangerous stuff Although it survives the elements just fine without any kind of finish, the...Continue Reading
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Creating Dry Storage Space Beneath a Deck
Updated on May 17th, 2022
A homeowner wrote in to ask me how to keep water from dripping through a deck in order to have a weatherproof storage...Continue Reading
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How to Get a Long Life from Floorboards in a Veranda
Updated on October 29th, 2014
A homeowner wrote in to ask about cracks between floorboards on their veranda In “Filling Floor Gaps on a Veranda”...Continue Reading
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OPEN VERANDAHS: Old-Time Feature Adds More Than Traditio...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
The old-time, roof-covered open porch, or verandah, is one traditional architectural feature that’s staging a...Continue Reading
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Deck Cleaning Strategies
Updated on February 15th, 2021
The summer season is just around the corner, so it may be time to start a strategy on how to clean up your deck Read...Continue Reading
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Deck Finishing Realities
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Building and finishing a deck is a lot like marriage If you're disappointed by the realities of the arrangement you've...Continue Reading
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Finishing Outdoor Wood
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Know your options and enjoy better results Outdoor wood finishing disasters top the list of cries for help I get from...Continue Reading