Deck Inspection: What to Look For
By Mark Clement When I get called to inspect a deck for safety, maintenance, reconstruction or resurface, each one is a little different. However, I’m mainly focused on several key factors. Also, in my experience, the deck’s structure is usually…
Can I Re-Deck My Old Deck?
By Mark Clement I get this question, a lot – do I have to re-build my whole deck, or can I just replace the deck boards? While scenarios vary widely as to why a deck may need a big renovation, the answer is yes, many can be salvaged. By…
Need-To-Knows for a New Deck
Taking on the best DIY project ever—a new deck. Here’s what you need to know to get started. By Mark Clement A deck is a DIY-able project. I mean, it shouldn’t be your first DIY project but if you’ve got some basic carpentry skills, some…
Daunted by Deck Cleaning? Don’t be. Part 2
Daunted by Deck Cleaning? Don’t be. Deck Brighten-Up Part 1
Home improvement—and maybe life improvement—tricks to make projects easier. By WIR Contributor Mark Clement Deck cleaning is an unromantic title to a project that I often find rewarding, not that hard, and once I’m into it, enjoyable. I love…
