<p>Q: We recently had our deck redone with Trex boards. They apparently are thinner than our original boards, so now we have a trail of old stain marks on our siding. What is the best way to remove ...

Q: We had aluminum siding removed in late spring 2021 and found most of the wood siding underneath was good. We replaced some and had the house painted. But the paint is already peeling — mostly on ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Staining a deck or fence is a perfectly doable DIY project. That doesn't mean you want to do it more than necessary. If ...

Dear James: We live by a pond, and the weather stays humid. I plan to replace some wood siding myself and don’t want nail rust stains. How should I do it this time? — Daryl C. Dear Daryl: Rust stains ...