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Your Ultimate Guide to the 5 Materials That Make a Modern Deck Decking options have grown exponentially over the past several years. It wasn't long ago that the only choice was wood. |
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High-Tech Decks Plastic planks that don't crack, rot, or splinter |
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A Fresh Coat of Paint A good paint job protects the outside of your house like a thin, waterproof raincoat. |
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This Old House
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Stripping Painted Furniture Sometimes ugly is only skin deep. Getting under those layers of old paint might reveal a valuable piece of furniture. |
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Deck Safety Checklist 7 signs that it's time to repair or replace your deck |
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Finding the Right Finish for Interior Woodwork Staining interior woodwork is a process of trial and error. Here's how the This Old House TV pros got the look they were after -- and how you can get great results every time |
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How to Repair Dog Damage to Wood Flooring Scratches and stains are the hallmarks of dog ownership. But you can fix the damage done -- and minimize the chance of future mishaps |
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Finding the Right Design for Your Backyard Working on a deck? Plan ahead to avoid zoning, aesthetic, and budget problems. |
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Roy Berendsohn |
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This Old House
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Building a Safe Deck A deck can handle even the rowdiest gang of fraternity brothers as long as the beam that carries the floor joists is properly bolted to the side of the house. Unlike bolts, nails can pull out --- and without warning... |
This Old House
Katelin Hill |
Fix a Wood Stain Mistake Three ways to right staining mishaps |
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Cleaning Dos and Don'ts for a Painted Hardwood Floor A flooring expert offers tips for caring for your painted wood floor. |
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Dan DiClerico |
25 Years of Innovation: Decks Decks today are the toast of many a backyard. And as materials and construction methods evolve, designers are pushing the limits of form and function. |
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Joseph Truini |
Great Decks are Made of Great Details Adapt these inspiring design ideas to your next deck. |
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July 2009
Harry Sawyers |
The Science of Flooring: DIY Guide Advances in flooring technology have finally leveled the field. Here's a look at past and present. |
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Sal Vaglica |
All About Engineered Wood Floors It's a dead ringer for solid wood, faster to install, and less prone to moisture damage. Experts help you decide which high-tech, low-fuss boards are best for your application and style. |
This Old House
Fran J. Donegan |
Picking House Paint There are lots of exterior paints out there. Knowing how to pick the best from a lineup of look-alike cans will help your paint job last well into the next century. |
This Old House
Tabitha Long |
5 Tips for Using Salvage in the Garden How to unearth and care for garden-worthy finds. |
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This Old House
Megan Baker |
Fast Fixes for Floor Scratches Minimize the signs of wear and tear with these easy repairs. |
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How to Paint Outdoor Surfaces (Plus Four Tips to Make it Last) Begin with a coat of primer. Spot-prime bare patches, but prime the entire surface if it's weather-beaten or needs a lot of scraping. |
National Gardening
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Alex Wilson |
Would-Be Wood "Lumber" from recycled materials looks like wood and offers real advantages. Is it for you? |
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Naturally Rot-Resistant Woods Though sometimes hard to come by, they are nature's answer to the problem of decay |
Boating
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Forever Young Following this list of dos and taboos will shave years off your boat's appearance and prevent premature aging. |
This Old House
Mark Powers |
Non-toxic, Affordable Pressure-Treated Lumber A new process encases wood fibers in trace amounts of glass, with surprising results. |
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Sam Martin |
Landscaping a Sloped Lot Retaining walls, decks, and native plants give the finishing touch to our Timeless Home... |
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John Dee |
The Art of Graining For his next trick: master refinisher John Dee transforms MDF into wood. |
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Katelin Hill |
Presidential Treatment for Old Furniture Putting the luster back into an heirloom piece that has seen better days is no small task. |
U.S. CPSC
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CPSC/EPA Post Interim Study on CCA-Treated Wood Available data suggest that application of penetrating coatings to your deck or other residential CCA-treated structures can be effective in reducing dislodgeable arsenic. |
Popular Mechanics
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Joseph Truini |
Build A Backyard Pool Deck New techniques to get the job done quick. |
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Erica Sanders |
The Silent Treatment Taking the squeak out of wood floors... |
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Sal Vaglica |
Break These Bad Homeowner Habits Bad homeowner habits could be undermining your house. Here's how to nip serial "oopses" in the bud -- and how to make them right |
U.S. CPSC
April 2, 2008 |
Cabot Recalls Composite Deck Cleaner Due to Inhalation and Fire Hazard One of the components of the composite cleaner can react with metal foil residue on the packaging, releasing heat and chlorine gas. This poses a fire and inhalation hazard to consumers. |
This Old House
Sam Martin |
Landscaping a Sloped Lot Retaining walls, decks, and native plants give the finishing touch to our Timeless Home |
