*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. 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 ...

It can be a mighty labor-intensive and time-consuming process to remove paint, which is why many DIYers dread or even avoid the task. That’s a shame, given that the results usually are worth the ...

After getting a hard-to-flush toilet back in operation by plunging or multiple flushes, put several gallons of hot water into a bucket and pour the water into the toilet. The toilet should immediately ...

A. It sounds as if you've given due attention to this important early yet critical phase; others would be wise to follow your example. Ahead, learn why prep is so important before painting a deck and ...

Q: Someone sprayed paint on my brick house. I have tried several solvents and a stiff brush, but can’t remove it. Any ideas? A: The best bet is to use a special solvent designed to remove painted ...

Question: I have an almost-white Kool Deck. I painted it a darker color. But after it dried, and I tried to clean it with a garden hose, it started to peel. I must have bought the wrong paint. A ...

Q: For many years we have painted our front steps. They are in very bad shape, and the paint is starting to peel and chip. We have power-washed them to remove the loose paint. I’d like to know the ...