Q. We’ve had a pool for about six months, and it is time to clean our deck with more than just water. The dirt and grease from food and sunscreen are starting to make our deck look much older than it ...

Q. What is the best type of paint to use to repaint our existing Kool Deck? I want to make sure that paint will adhere to the deck and not be easily taken off by the weather and/or pressure washing. A ...

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As we head into Labor Day you’ll see sales and rebates for wood stains. The three-day weekend gives you time to stain your deck, and conditions are ideal as the weather cools and humidity drops.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There's something about a deck that makes a backyard feel cozy and complete. A backyard deck provides an oasis in which to relax ...

The very chemicals that keep the water in your swimming pool pristine can corrode your grill or degrade your deck. Mix in a little dampness and a lot of foot traffic and you get a real mess.

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