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…
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…
Doing the dishes, pressure washer style. By Mark Clement Because deck cleaning—that I’m trying to re-brand as deck brightening because I can see all the dirt coming off in my mind’s eye and the ever-awesome wood grain being re-exposed as I write…
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…
Jason in Georgia needed some help with his deck, so he sent Wood. It’s Real. an email Hi guys – I recently bought a house with a fabulous deck, but now what..? I never had one before and don’t know where to begin or how to go about…
We had such a fun time working with Sarah from Ugly Duckling House. She had a goal of transforming her backyard from a big piece of blah into something truly amazing. We’re happy to share the journey with you. In this post, Sarah finishes up the…
