PLAINFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- A woman in southwest suburban Plainfield found her deck painted when she got home from work one day, but says she had never ordered the work to be done. When the contractor ...

A. It sounds as if you've given due attention to this important early yet critical phase; others would be wise to follow your example. Ahead, learn why prep is so important before painting a deck and ...

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Be it sartorial choices or interior design, Reese Witherspoon knows how to execute a timeless style — and that extends to her backyard, too. When she recently shared an Instagram post lounging on her ...

Over the seasons, timber decking is exposed to pouring rain, harsh sun, intense heat and cold winter temperatures, making it expand and contract, which can lead to deterioration. But regular ...

Dear Angie: Our deck has had a stain applied, but it has worn off. The deck is not covered, so I want something durable. Would I be better off staining it again or painting it? — M.S., Sour Lake, ...

Q: Our deck has been previously stained, but it has worn off. The deck is not covered, so I want something durable. Would I be better off staining it again or painting it? A: Unfortunately, for ...

Tony Hawk has teamed up with mountain water company Liquid Death to release a skateboard deck painted using his actual blood. The limited-edition deck is adorned with a character referencing Hawk’s ...

Q: I have an almost-white Kool Deck. I painted it a darker color. But after it dried, and I tried to clean it with a garden hose, it started to peel. I must have bought the wrong paint. Q: A ...

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