StepByStep Index

How to Stain a Wood Deck
This tutorial describes the technique of staining a wood deck with oil based stain.

How to Refinish a Wood Deck - Cleaning, Sanding and Staining
Wood decks provide increased outdoor living area but require periodic maintenance including refinishing. Refinishing a wood deck involves a few steps such as inspection, cleaning and wood brightening, power washing, sanding, staining and sealing. This detailed tutorial will walk you through all the major steps of refinishing your wood deck successfully and beautifully.

Wood Deck Cleaning and Brightening
Wood decks require maintenance just like any other part of your home. This tutorial will walk you through the steps necessary for wood deck inspection and cleaning prior to refinishing.

Deck Sanding
This tutorial will describe how to sand a wood deck after power washing where wood grain may have been raised and in preparation of final staining and finishing.

How to Power Wash a Wood Deck
This tutorial reviews the steps and issues you need to know about safely cleaning your wood deck with a power washer without damaging the wood.

Replacing a Deck Plank
This step by step guide walks you through how to replace a deck board

Deck Board Installation - Bark Side Up or Down?
Learn about the ways deck boards warp and whether you should install bark side up or bark side down.

Organic Lawn Care - Aerating and Mowing
Organic lawn care allows your yard to be safe for children and pets while still having it look great. Learn how to organically care for your yard with mowing and aeration.