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Most people are surprised by the amount of work involved in finishing and refinishing all-wood deck railings. You can spend longer stripping and refinishing a railing than you will an entire deck.

Secure any loose fasteners on the deck with a hammer or cordless drill. Replace large areas of rotted wood or entire boards ...

If the rot is isolated to an area or two, a simple repair may be all that’s necessary. Extensive rot may require a full ...

In some cases, you may be able to salvage the old railing by sanding and refinishing the visible damage. If you own a natural wood deck, learn the signs of termite damage to get ahead of the game.

The average cost to refinish a deck is about $1,100. This price is for a standard 200- to 300-square-foot deck, but deck refinishing costs can vary greatly depending on a deck’s size and condition.

depending on the look you want and how eager you are to keep up with refinishing chores. The longest lasting deck finishes I’ve seen are like paint in that they hide wood grain and they last ...

Contractors are hard to come by amid the mounting demand to repair damage from January storms that battered the coast. Now, ...