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 ...

Q:It's time to refinish my sun-pounded deck, and I was wondering whether you'd recommend sanding it down again. I did so about three years ago, and although I love the freshly finished look, I'm not ...

Thinking about using your pressure washer to clean items around your house? It's a convenient tool that can effectively remove dirt, algae, and debris from outside surfaces, improving curb appeal and ...

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 ...

Do you own a pressure washer? I’ve had no fewer than five of them in my lifetime. I must say they’re amazing machines when you use them correctly on surfaces that won’t be harmed by the powerful blast ...

Q: Last June we installed a new redwood deck. After waiting two weeks, my husband treated it with Cabot Australian tree oil. We now have areas that are almost black and others as pristine as the day ...

Q. I have an old Vermont farmhouse, and the trim around the south windows may be too old to hold paint. After 10 or more years since I last painted the wall, the paint on the trim comes off in sheets, ...

We need to replace a section of our pressure-treated deck, and I'm concerned the old wood and new planks won't look good together. How can we get the two sections to match? Once you lay down the new ...

A deck may feel like an extension of your indoor living space, but it’s still exposed to the elements all year long. The best deck cleaners can remove the dirt, stains, mildew, and discoloration that ...