Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Decks, patios, and porches play host to a wide range of outdoor activities during the warmer months. A season's worth of alfresco ...

Practical, stylish and long-lasting, a decked garden area is well worth the investment, assuming you look after it, that is. Fall prey to these common decking cleaning mistakes to avoid, and you could ...

If you don't clean the underside, mold and mildew can build up and compromise the deck's integrity. You can clean the underside of the deck with a DIY cleaning solution, or a pressure washer. Cleaning ...

Dear James: We have an old wood deck and are expanding its size. The old deck looks bad compared to the new one. How can we make it look newer to match? — Valerie M. Dear Valerie: If the old decking ...

Decking can look great in any garden, but it needs cleaning around every three to six months in order to clear away dirt, mud and soil that can accumulate and sit on the wood. Dust, debris and stains ...