Weathered wood can refer just as well to the exterior of a dilapidated old house or a wooden structure just completed awaiting painting. In fact, from a painting perspective, any type of bare wood ...

Reader Alden Smith of Wayne, Pa., offers some words of wisdom on deck care and maintenance: “My cedar-plank deck is 19 years old and is in very good condition. Each year, I apply Olympic ...

When painting a home with a wood exterior, it’s not unusual to find areas that are worn and weathered. In extreme cases, the entire house may be weather-beaten. Sometimes, a home is this way because ...

Painting outdoor wood features, such as decks, fences, and planters, can be a real challenge. This is especially true if you are dealing with weathered or rough surfaces that need sanding and cleaning ...