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Dear James: I need to add some additional seating on my deck for entertaining ... over bit or sandpaper. The final step is to stain or treat all the wood surfaces. You can also purchase a ready ...

Learn how to build sturdy and stylish decking steps with this easy-to-follow DIY tutorial. Perfect for beginners and seasoned builders alike, we cover materials, tools, and tips to get the job ...

This step ensures your wooden decking is completely clear of loose dirt before adding ... If you are using a pressure washer, set it up by attaching a wide-angle nozzle, 25-40 degrees is ideal, and ...

At a special commission meeting Tuesday, an architect for an engineering firm presented members with two options to add new stairs. Each would install 220 feet of 5-foot-wide wooden stairs with ...

a putty knife or specialized deck cleaning tool works wonders. This step is crucial as accumulated organic matter between boards creates a moisture trap that accelerates wood deterioration and ...

Over the past few years, big changes have been underway in the decking world. Wood has historically been ... be sure to factor in the cost of railings, stairs, and supporting structure, as well ...

Out back, the old patio deck has been warped by ... lengthwise splits that flex open when you step on them, deep cracks that cut across the grain of the wood. For safety’s sake, don’t try ...

we finish building the deck stairs and installing the aluminum railing ... I had usually done a PVC or wooden rail system and will definitely use the aluminum again. This was the first time ...

This can be useful for standalone decking or decking that's sightly raised but doesn't need a balustrade or steps leading ... this is available in a wide range of colours that don't fade in the sun.