A backyard deck is every homeowner's oasis. Janet and Herbert Marshall had theirs built in the backyard of their Hawthorne home in 2007. The 869-square-foot deck has gotten a lot of use. It's the only ...

The basics of refinishing a deck are pretty straightforward: Strip, clean, stain, repeat. It’s a tough chore that might take you several days to complete, one you’ll have to do every few years to keep ...