Q: We have a very large deck in Napa that we have been treating every few years with a solution of 3 parts linseed oil, 2 parts Thompson Water Seal and 1 part thinner. This formula was given to us by ...

Did you know it's actually best to clean a deck without a pressure washer? Yes, using one will make the job quicker and so much easier, but the strength of the water pressure can also damage the wood ...

My neighbor is ready to clean his wood deck. He's also about to make a common mistake. "Time for the power wash," he says. "That'll get it good and clean." Contrary to popular opinion, cleaning with a ...

Q. Our treated-wood deck needs cleaning badly, but my wife has surrounded it with a lot of plants that she values highly. How can I clean the deck without harming the plants, which include small ...

My neighbor is ready to clean his wood deck. He’s also about to make a common mistake. “Time for the power wash,” he says. “That’ll get it good and clean.” Contrary to popular opinion, cleaning with a ...

Question: I need your help. I own a summer home on a lake that has a dock and large deck. I’ve also got my primary home, which has an outdoor patio surrounded by huge trees and expensive landscaping.

Q: I know you’ve written many times about cleaning decks, but mine is looking kind of dingy and, because it sits on the north side of our house, is coated in mildew. The deck is gray, but the color is ...

In the last few weeks I have done a couple of deck restorations for some of my Denver-area carpentry clients. The first deck was a relatively new hardwood deck, which I have cared for in the past. It ...

My neighbor is ready to clean his wood deck. He’s also about to make a common mistake. “Time for the power wash,” he says. “That’ll get it good and clean.” Contrary to popular opinion, cleaning with a ...

Q. I have two decks at my home, one on top of the other. We love to sit on the lower deck to look out at the lake; however, the treated lumber floor joists above us are covered with a black and green ...