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Wood Deck Maintenance: 4 steps to Make It Last
Quick Answer A good wood deck maintenance checklist covers four things: inspect it, clean it, fix it, and seal it. Do this once a year at minimum, plus a quick seasonal check after harsh weather. Start with the water bead test to see if your deck still has protection. If water soaks in instead of…
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5 Best Cleaner for Decks Tested: Ranked From Best to Worst
A Quick Note on Links: I only recommend tools and products I actually use and trust. To help support this site, I use affiliate links. If you buy something through these links, I may earn a small commission from Amazon at absolutely zero extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying…
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Hardwood vs Softwood Decking: What Most Buyers Miss
A guy walked into the lumber yard with me a few months back. He picked up a board of pressure-treated pine. Then he picked up a board of Ipe sitting three feet away. Same size. Same job — hold up a deck for the next couple decades. But one was $3.50 a foot. The other…
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