While there are consumer pressure washers available, homeowners tend to hire a pro for this job to ensure they don’t damage the deck material and to save themselves time. Softwood and composite decks ...

Q.I am having a spirited debate with my husband about how to clean a deck. The job doesn't seem that hard, but my husband wants to use a pressure washer, as he thinks it will save time. I want to use ...

A pressure washer could become your most valuable tool on chore day, helping you tackle a range of tasks in record time. That includes reviving a tired, old wood deck in less than 30 minutes, as this ...

Q:It's time to refinish my sun-pounded deck, and I was wondering whether you'd recommend sanding it down again. I did so about three years ago, and although I love the freshly finished look, I'm not ...

How to Safely Pressure Wash Your Deck 01:24 Pressure washing can perk up an older deck or help prep it for painting or staining. Consumer Reports has step-by-step instructions so you can do the job ...

Q: Last June we installed a new redwood deck. After waiting two weeks, my husband treated it with Cabot Australian tree oil. We now have areas that are almost black and others as pristine as the day ...

After a season of wind storms and spotty rain, your home’s exterior including windows, patios, walkways, driveways,and pool decks may look rather grimy. If a sweep of the broom does not do the trick, ...