Question: I need your help. I own a summer home on a lake that has a dock and large deck. I’ve also got my primary home, which has an outdoor patio surrounded by huge trees and expensive landscaping.

Q: We have a very large deck in Napa that we have been treating every few years with a solution of 3 parts linseed oil, 2 parts Thompson Water Seal and 1 part thinner. This formula was given to us by ...

My neighbor is ready to clean his wood deck. He's also about to make a common mistake. "Time for the power wash," he says. "That'll get it good and clean." Contrary to popular opinion, cleaning with a ...

Q. Dear Tim, I need your help. I own a summer home on a lake that has a dock and large deck. I’ve also got my primary home, which has an outdoor patio surrounded by huge trees and expensive ...

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 ...

Question: It's time again to clean and seal our wood deck. I've watched a number of TV shows that advocate the use of pressure washers and a mixture of chlorine bleach and water. I'm afraid that a ...