It seems every home has a room that is a sun porch, front porch, back porch or what ever type of porch you want to call it that has a plywood ceiling. My sun porch has just that. The ceiling is a ...

Decorate your screened-in porch like a second living room to turn it into a functional gathering spot, rather than an afterthought. From modern finishes to furniture, lighting, decor, and bonus ...

What’s the best way to apply a long-lasting finish to a new wooden deck I’ll be building this summer? It’s a good thing you asked because there’s something a whole bunch of experienced deck owners ...

After several deeply disappointing attempts to finish outdoor wood back in the early 1980s, I decided to spend as much time as necessary discovering the truth behind successful deck finishing. So, ...

Q: We put up a deck in summer 2013. We treated the wood with Behr Waterproofing Wood Protector about a year later, following the directions on the label. Last summer, the finish started to flake off, ...

This article breaks down everything you need to know about finding the best deck paint and the pros and cons. Your deck can serve as a place to relax with friends, hang out with family, and enjoy the ...

Q. I have a treated-wood deck about 10 years old, and I am tired of messing with it every year or so to keep it looking good. Can I paint it to get a lasting finish? What other choices do I have? A.

Spring is never a great time for backyard decks because spring is the season when the ravages of winter are fully revealed. If ever there was a time when the finish on your deck looked bad, now is ...