If you have a new wood deck, let it fully dry (or “season”) before applying a stain product. Proper dry time is anywhere from four to 12 months, depending on the time of year it was installed.

Here is the truth: Treated lumber can, and does, decay. It can, and does, crack. Water is its enemy. Let’s do an autopsy on Jeff’s 9-year-old (gasp!) deck, hoping that you can avoid his pain ...

Q: How can I deal with a little water seepage along two walls of the unfinished basement in my 100 year-old house? A: It’s not unusual for old, unfinished basements to leak a little, but when ...

When we think of decks, we automatically think of the most common type of deck seen in this area: pressure-treated lumber. But if you’re interested in building a deck, it makes sense to at le… ...