Sanding a wood deck is an essential part of home maintenance, and it sounds simple enough. Rent a sander, take a few laps around the deck surface, tune up the guard rail’s top cap, and voila: a ...

Apply stain to one or two decking boards at a time, moving along the length of the board. While a deck pad can also work fine, we’ve found that a three- or four-inch brush can be ideal to get maximum ...

A wood deck increases your home’s value and adds a living space, but only if it is aesthetically appealing. If left untreated ...