Q. We’ve had a pool for about six months, and it is time to clean our deck with more than just water. The dirt and grease from food and sunscreen are starting to make our deck look much older than it ...

Question: After every heavy rain, I find dozens of fat earthworms drowned in my pool. If I don’t vacuum them out immediately, some stick to the bottom and leave a stain that won’t brush out. How can I ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Water takes a toll on a wood deck’s finish, whether ...

It’s easy to look at decks in your neighborhood and think there must be a secret to building and maintaining them. How do the neighbors manage to keep them looking so great? Maybe they’ve hired ...

Finally learn the proper way to stain a deck to provide long-lasting beauty. These tips are the best way to stain a deck so it stays looking fresh. After three decades of watching people struggle to ...