The methods for safely removing snow from your deck differ from what you should do for driveway removal. Here's what to remember.

As leaves, pine needles and other tree-canopy debris accumulate on the deck, they begin to decompose and leach acidic tannins that stain wood surfaces with blackish spots, streaks,and silhouettes.

There are several cleaning products and tricks you can use to safely remove rust stains from a deck. Which one you choose depends on the deck's material.

Q. My deck, made of pressure-treated wood, was finished about two years ago with a solid-color, oil-based stain. The stain is peeling to the bare wood, especially when I try to scrub off mold ...

Real Estate News Ask the Carpenter: How to remove pine sap from a deck Ask the Carpenter’s Rob Robillard weighs in on deck maintenance and on gaps in wood flooring. If you don't seal your deck ...

One way to protect your wood deck and its finish is to keep standing water and, at this time of year, snow off the deck as best you can.

Decks require either annual or semi-annual maintenance, depending on exposure to weather and use. A maintenance program consists of cleaning the deck, removing any mildew that might have ...