Paint can fade, chip, and peel over time, which will probably motivate you to plan a new painting project, stat. But before you can repaint the deck or stain your fence, you need to learn how to ...

We moved into a condo with a wood deck approximately 10-feet-by-15-feet facing south. It has been painted, and the rail and about nine boards that get the most sun are How to remove peeling paint ...

Q. My deck, made of pressure-treated wood, was finished about two years ago with a solid-color, oil-based stain. The stain is peeling to the bare wood, especially when I try to scrub off mold stains.

If your deck needs a refresh, your first thought may be to turn to a fresh coat of paint; but, as it turns out, painting ...

There is an “undo” button for painted wood, but it’s pretty tedious. Get more home improvement advice at realestate.boston.com.

Q: We installed a pressure-treated deck years ago and have tried several finishes, including water repellent, stain and, finally, paint. The paint didn’t adhere well and has become almost black ...

Vinyl siding cleaning plus tips for removing solid stain from your deck. ... From there, I would get a paint scraper and gently scrape the wood along the grain, or length of the boards.