Q: We have an 8-by-10-foot terrace on the sixth floor of a condo building. About three years ago, we installed Bison ipe deck squares on roof deck pedestals. Last year we noticed a few spots on the ...

Wood balconies and decks take a beating in the desert sun and wet winters. A good cleaning might be all it needs to perk up. Because wood needs to breathe, it is not a good idea to seal exterior wood, ...

Get ready for outdoor gatherings and hangouts with this quick guide By Sharlene Breakey, Janet Siroto As the weather warms up, getting your yard and deck prepped for outdoor gatherings becomes a ...

HOW TO CLEAN WOOD DECKS: We looked forward to lazy afternoons on the backyard deck all winter, and the time is finally here. But before you schedule that first deck party, be sure your deck is cleaned ...

An exterior deck is a splendid addition that allows you to enjoy the outdoors for up to seven months of the year. But there’s a tremendous amount of misinformation in the building community about how ...

Q.I am having a spirited debate with my husband about how to clean a deck. The job doesn't seem that hard, but my husband wants to use a pressure washer, as he thinks it will save time. I want to use ...

Snow, ice, frigid temps, and freeze-thaw cycles, can damage your patio, from mold to cracks. Here's how to winterize a wood, composite, paver, or concrete deck.

Never underestimate the importance of a clean cutting deck. It’s easy to forget about the caked-on grass clumps that cling to the underside of your lawn mower, but if allowed to build up too much, ...

First things first. If your deck is looking somewhat dingy, you might consider pressure washing it. Here are quick DIY steps if you have a pressure washer—plus a CR Recommended pick if you plan to ...