An outdoor deck sees lots of traffic. Muddy shoes, spilled food, and wet dogs can leave it dirty, stained, and smelly. Even if the deck isn't a party platform, it's up against the elements—pollen, ...

Practical, stylish and long-lasting, a decked garden area is well worth the investment, assuming you look after it, that is. Fall prey to these common decking cleaning mistakes to avoid, and you could ...