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Deck painting is a classic summertime project. For any homeowner, no matter his experience level, the key to success lies in the prep work. It sounds as if you've given due attention to this important ...

Painting fences and decking can take hours to do, but there is a simple method to speed up this chore to save time without even needing a paintbrush. In summer many people do chores around the garden ...

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Deck restoration paints fill cracks and improve appearance. But some who have used them say the thick coatings are expensive, hard to apply and eventually will peel. BEHR Is it really that simple? We ...