Kate, hauled out in Kudat, Borneo, begins a major deck repair project. Heather Francis Having a few soft spots in the balsa-cored deck of your 50-plus-year-old sailboat is neither uncommon nor all ...

Fall repairs prepare your deck for immediate spring use. Repairing in fall lets you tackle repairs before harsh winter conditions. Minor spring repairs intended to refresh the deck are also helpful.

Warmer air means time spent outdoors. You're poised to be a super host this summer. From Father's Day barbecues to graduation parties, the lawn is mowed and you've got the grill — but is your deck ...