Do you have a wood deck? How much time do you invest in cleaning and sealing it? How many gallons, currently priced around $55 per gallon, of high-quality sealer do you use to make your deck look ...

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DEAR TIM: I put my wood deck to bed for the season about a month ago. Suffice it to say I was really upset. Back in the spring I went to great lengths to clean the deck and reseal it. I purchased an ...

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 ...

Q: Cleaning and sealing my deck is a tremendous amount of work, and I’m discovering I need to do it every three years. Each spring I see the expensive sealer I’ve used start to peel and flake. How ...

I just built a cedar deck railing. I was going to paint it and call it a day, but now my wife wants me to stain it to show off the wood's texture and color. That sounds like a lot more maintenance ...

Staining a wood deck doesn’t just play up its beauty; it adds a layer of protection. The same holds true for staining fences, siding, or outdoor furniture. The best wood stains can help add years to ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • I had a new cedar deck built this summer. Is it too late to get it stained? — A.C., Chesterfield A • Although it is close to ...