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Decks & Porches

There is no better way to enjoy a sunny summer afternoon than to host your friends and family for a barbeque.  Your deck is the stage for that event so making sure it is in good shape - from the concrete piles to a solid railing.  With so many material options, building a deck can be daunting so turning to a deck expert is always a wise decision.

Start on eRenovate.com for deck building and repair how-to or to find local deck pros.

Deck and Porch Maintenance Check - A Wise Way to Start Summer

Whittle your summer deck worries down to size with helpful deck and porch maintenance TIPS from Steve Maxwell, “Canada’s Handiest Man”.

Deck Finishing Know-How

Thinking of painting or staining your deck? Check out the following tips from Steve Maxwell on finishing and protecting your deck.

Outdoor Wood Finishing

A step by step guide to finishing wood for outdoor use including sanding, staining and waterproofing techniques and tips.

Building Wooden Decks to Enjoy

Great TIPS to a low maintenance deck from “Canada’s Handiest Man”, Steve Maxwell.

Finishing or Staining an Existing Deck

Is your deck or porch looking a little worse for wear? Check out 3 deck and porch finishing options from “Canada’s Handiest Man”, Steve Maxwell.

Deck Finishing

Has your dog scratched your deck’s finish? Steve Maxwell suggests Cabot Decking Stain to protect your deck against the elements and your dog’s huge nails.

How and When to Build a Deck on a New Home

Wouldn’t a new deck improve the look of your new home? Steve Maxwell offers a homeowner some helpful deck building tips for their newly built home.

Learn the Proper Spacing for Wooden Deck Boards

Do you have a partially rotten wooden deck? Need to replace the old deck boards? Steve Maxwell reveals deck board spacing TIPS to extend your deck’s life.


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