Straight answers about decks, porches, siding and snow — from the crew that does the work every day.
Sun, snow and freeze-thaw cycles all work on your deck. How long a sealer really lasts here, the signs it's time for another coat, and why the floor wears out before the rails.
More pressure isn't always better. Which surfaces can take a full pressure wash, which need a gentle soft wash, and what goes wrong when the two get mixed up.
Rock salt keeps you from slipping, but it's tough on wood. Simple ways to get your deck and porch through a Chicago winter — and what to do in spring.
