First things first. If your deck is looking somewhat dingy, you might consider pressure washing it. Here are quick DIY steps if you have a pressure washer—plus a CR Recommended pick if you plan to ...

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 ...

Tom discusses sanding; Mauro uses a power washer; Heath installs deck railing lights. Tom Silva explains why he loves sanding and what goes into a good sanding job, demonstrating how different sanders ...

Pressure washers are incredibly useful tools that not enough homeowners have a lot of experience with. It can turn a simple garden hose into a high-powered, effective cleaning machine perfect for ...

A pressure washer makes quick, satisfying work of blasting away gunk. Whether you’re cleaning your walkways or stripping old paint from a deck, nothing compares to the unbridled power of these ...

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 ...