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Design the perfect deck or patio using these ideas. Our handy checklist means you know the result will be safe. Learn how to preserve and maintain your deck, then make it beautiful with plantings. Inspirational photos show railing designs as well as ways to create privacy.

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How to Refinish Your Deck

The right tools will make refinishing your wooden deck seem like a breeze.

"… many other projects, refinishing your deck depends on good preparation. That means … There are several ways to clean a wooden deck , and, chances are, you'll need more … broom can be an effective way to prep a deck . It may not scour tight corners or deep …"

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Deck Lighting and Amenities

… amenities based on how you want to use the deck . At a minimum, consider outdoor lighting … little, but it extends the use of your deck into the nighttime hours, increases its … secure, even when you're not using the deck . Lighting a deck takes a little planning …

Making Deck Access Easy

… they can spell the difference between a deck that enhances your home and one that rarely gets any use. A deck you can see from inside your home -- one … create effective visual access, locate the deck where you can see it through windows or …

Deck Shape Ideas

Deck designs can be imaginative, but the overall … Ground-level decks are the least complicated deck forms. They are typically found on flat yards … sleepers over an existing concrete slab. For a deck that appears to float, extend the edges beyond …

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Wood Deck Maintenance

Learn How To Clean and Protect Your Deck .

Wed, 14 Jan 2009|More from Home & Garden
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These homeowners added this wood deck a few years ago and probably didn't realize how much maintenance there would be in order to keep this deck looking good, and that maintenance always starts with cleaning it thoroughly, meaning that cleaners contain harsh chemicals, so it's important to protect your eyes. A pump up garden sprayer is ideal for this kind of application because you want the cleaner on all of the deck surfaces, both vertical and horizontal. After the compound works for a while, the real cleaning begins. A pressure washer is absolutely the best tool for this job. Depending on the unit that you buy or rent, these machines spray water at pressure from 1000 to 3500 pounds per square inch, and that won't only get your deck clean, but it can also damage the wood itself if you aren't careful; so, take your time. For higher pressure models, you can also get attachments like this deck scrubber. They are great for large open stretches of deck . After your wood deck is nice and clean, you will realize how much better it looks, but you'll also probably realize how rough some of the

the point where it might be unsafe, and you can keep a deck looking really nice over the years and protect it so that it will last as long as it should by applying a stain or sealer. Because stains and sealers tend to be thinner than paint, the application is in some ways easier. For example, you can use the same pump up sprayer you use for the deck cleaner to apply the sealer. Once you coat the surface, you wanna back brush the sealer to work it into the cracks and crevices. The ability of these products to soak into the pores of the wood is what protects the deck , but also means you have to work fast. If you don't brush out the drips and puddles quickly, the deck can look uneven or splotchy because more sealer will soak into those areas. But, if you work carefully and cover one small

DIY Bottle Lamp

Get your patio or deck ready for summer with this simple but whimsical light fixture from Do It Yourself magazine.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008|More from Crafts & Projects
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to get your potty ready for summertime or maybe you have a deck , that'll do too. Do It Yourself magazine, Jenny Wright shows us how to make a simple, but whimsical light fixture that is

Modern Decorations with Traditional Decor

Even if your home has traditional décor, modern holiday decorations can give you a beautiful look for the Christmas season.

Tue, 15 Dec 2009|More from Holidays
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point such as the state fireplaces in the parlor -- the deck the mantle with traditional Garland. But topped the greens this -- and -- Then on the mantle pieces what we did is

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13 Inspiring Deck Makeovers

A deck can be a perfect place for outdoor meals -- or a spot … pleasant conversation. Instead of refinishing your deck , consider adding snap-together wooden tiles. To create a deck as comfy as your living room, select from the ever …

Deck Designs: Ideas for Platform Decks

A platform deck involves a fairly simple design. They're usually built … necessary. Here, built-in benches help define the deck perimeter. Though platform is the most basic deck style, nothing beats a deck that seamlessly incorporates …

Deck Tour: Multilevel Deck with Eye-Catching Arbors

This eye-catching deck came about when the Iowa homeowners decided to trade their rickety, 14-year-old deck for an updated living space that facilitated family togetherness. They needed a deck large enough to seat a family of 12 for …

Before & After Deck Makeovers

… and define space, instead of letting the deck blend into the wooded background. Some … and define space, instead of letting the deck blend into the wooded background. Some … The innovative fusion of a multilevel deck and a balcony redefines this Massachusetts …

Deck Tour: Multilevel Deck with Graceful Curves

… served as the inspiration for this stunning deck near Portland, Oregon. The homeowners … soak in a hot tub. They wanted the new deck to follow the pronounced slope behind the … and project toward the lake The resulting deck features two main levels-one for dining …

Deck Tours: 4 Distinctive Designs

… boost that consisted of wrapping the back deck around the house to the front. Now, two … stains make the columns, pergola roof, and deck railings stand out against the siding … add a decorative flourish to the front deck railing. A deck and pergola stretch across …