Outdoor

A lot of homeowners might want to stain their deck as soon as possible to protect it from various damaging elements. But, at times, it might be better to leave the thing as it is before the weather gets a bit warmer. If you have decided to stain your deck in cold weather (when the […]

People strapped for cash may consider using leftover deck stain on their indoor hardwood floors. That could have some advantages besides saving money on the stain. Indoor floors will match the deck and may not need a polyurethane sealer if you use deck stain.  Answer To The Question Can you use deck stain on hardwood […]

Those who are staining or re-staining their deck may need to remove the stain from their deck. They may want to remove old, peeling stain or perhaps put on too much excess and want to remove it to even out the coat.  Home experts are constantly getting the question of will mineral spirits remove deck […]

Your backyard can become a great place for quite a few things. Basement windows and a nice, spacious deck are among them. You can certainly build a deck that is going to cover the basement window. However, if you have an egress window, you would have to cut out a window well in the deck […]

There are places where you want good traction for footing and one of those places are decks. After all, you plan on many people from children to elderly parents walking on your deck in family events. This can be a slippery experience after rain or in winter.  One of the most common questions to create […]

Posts are the most crucial part of your deck when it comes to keeping it structurally sound and safe. Anchoring your posts is an extremely important part of building a quality deck that will last a long time and remains durable and strong, having the ability to withstand a lot of weight and frequent use. […]

From a certain perspective, deck paints and interior paints look pretty much identical. They both come in the same sized cans, both in the same range of colors, and both are applied in the same way. So why can’t they be interchangeable? Why can’t you paint your living room with deck paint? You can certainly […]

Deck tiles are an interesting and effective way to layout the patio that you’ve always wanted. Burrowing a bit from the explosion of consumer interest in tile flooring, deck tiles work in almost the exact, same way. However, like flooring tiles, deck tiles aren’t going to line up perfectly to every nook and cranny. Not […]

You want your deck to have a sturdy frame and question whether the deck post should be set in concrete for optimal security.  Everyone from contractors to wood companies and professional deck builders said that is a terrible idea. Your deck posts should be attached to the top of the concrete footing but never sitting […]

Technically yes, your deck stairs can land on the grass. However, it is not recommended. It is important that you have a sturdy, durable, and proper landing underneath the bottom step of your stairs to hold up the structure and keep the steps sound. Although it might seem unnecessary to some people, having a durable […]