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A Like-New Look for an Aging Deck |
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ONE of the most popular gathering places around the house when summer arrives is not inside the home itself but outside, on the deck or terrace. And whether that deck or terrace is made of ordinary treated wood, exotic hardwood, cedar, redwood or one of the new composite materials, it will look better and last longer with regular maintenance. “Most decks are severely neglected,” said Danny Lipford, host of the nationally syndicated home improvement television show “Today’s Homeowner.” “Every deck needs to be cleaned at least once a year, and now is the time to do it.”read more... |
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Restore life to old deck - Refinishing can make it new again |
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THE PLANKS OF wood had turned a shade of beaten-down gray. Dark circular stains stamped where the potted flowers stood. Even a light rain shower left the backyard deck soaked for hours. We needed no further evidence. Our deck was begging for a face lift. In the past, my husband has tackled restoring our massive back deck,complete with attached bench, lattice, beams and an overhang. His know-how and skill were never in question. But that didn't make the work any less time consuming or back-breaking. So, this time, he agreed to turn the job over to a professional. read more... |
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