A backyard deck can be the perfect platform for good times, but a wooden surface needs a proper sealant to protect it against the ravages of sun, rain, and temperature fluctuations. While you can hire ...

The wood deck on your new home is going to look superb, isn’t it? But for how long? You just remembered that most of the wood deck sealants you have used in the past failed miserably. To further ...

Dear Ken: I would appreciate you telling me about decks — how to seal them and when and how often. Mine is on the west side and is showing show bare spots. Can I wait until spring? Debbie Answer: You ...

Whether you're building a new deck or improving an old one, you have to decide on how you're going to protect the wood with a stain or seal. After all, you know what happens if you don't seal your ...

You might be one of the countless homeowners frustrated with the annual or biannual task of cleaning and sealing your wood deck. I’m right there with you, as I have to deal with my wood dock and the ...

Q: Have you done an article recently about which product is the best for cedar-deck sealing? I am amazed at how little the employees at the home-improvement centers (and even the paint stores) know ...

Q: Some 20 years ago, I had a “treated” wood deck built behind my home and was told by the builder that additional sealer or wood treatment was not necessary. In fact, the builder said, it could hurt ...