Wood Wood decks can be tricky to pressure-wash since the intense pressure can cause the wood to crack or splinter, depending on the condition of the deck. Pressure-washing can also strip away paint ...

Using too much pressure can splinter wood and strip stain—here’s the safer way to clean it. Using high pressure when washing decks can cause permanent wood and sealant damage. Use low-pressure, ...

Q: Last June we installed a new redwood deck. After waiting two weeks, my husband treated it with Cabot Australian tree oil. We now have areas that are almost black and others as pristine as the day ...

Of all the various DIY projects you can choose, it's possible that none are as satisfying as pressure washing. The pleasure ...

This article was published 13/07/2010 (5744 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current. Q: I have a treated wood deck that has been painted with a non-slip paint that is now peeling. How ...

Do you own a pressure washer? I’ve had no fewer than five of them in my lifetime. I must say they’re amazing machines when you use them correctly on surfaces that won’t be harmed by the powerful blast ...

Last week we talked about cleaning and staining the garage floor and taking care of all the cracks. So I got a few questions after that about wooden decks -- especially the pressure-treated wood decks ...

Ryobi and Echo are both frontrunners when it comes to gas power washers, but this pick available on Amazon won out against ...

While it’s possible to pressure wash wood siding correctly, you can also force water up and under the exterior surface if ...

Once again it's time to dig into the question bag. Some of the questions we get don't lend themselves to a full column. Others present a different twist to subjects we've dealt with previously. Either ...