Q: I installed a new deck last year. What steps can I take to maintain the deck and keep it looking nice? A: A deck is a significant investment, so of course you want to protect it and extend its ...

For many people isolated at home this summer, a backyard deck has been an invaluable outdoor refuge. And now is the time to take some steps to make sure that refuge is ready next spring — even if, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Organize and clean your deck before the season starts. (Photo by Im3rd Media on Unsplash) Oh, how we love this time of year! Those ...

While you should already be thinking about maintenance you need to do around your home’s exterior to prepare for winter, don’t forget that four-letter word in your backyard: the “deck.” It wasn’t long ...

Home maintenance is a huge market, and there’s no end of products that cater to homeowners. As technology has improved, home automation products and smart devices have begun emerging. These devices do ...

Q. I have a deck that was constructed from pressure treated wood. The deck is about 8-10 years old. I have lived in the house for 6-7 years. The former owners never waterproofed the deck or cleaned it ...

The Guys get a lot of questions this time of year regarding decks. Most either involve refinishing a wood deck, maintenance issues for older decks or decks people want to add a three-season room to.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Does my deck need maintenance before the winter? The fall is a good time to check your deck structurally and make any necessary repairs before the harsh winter temperatures and ...

If you’ve got the kind of friends who are more likely to show up for an afternoon of barbecue and chilled Dogfish Head than a weekend of deck scrubbing and sealing, consider the kind of maintenance it ...