8 Things You Should Never Do to Your Deck

Saucers collect excess water and keep it—and soil—from spilling out onto the deck when watering. This will help prevent staining, moss growth and rotted deck boards. Here’s a deck planter you can build in less that one hour!

Don’t Stain or Seal Without Preparing the Deck

That means sweeping and cleaning the deck first. Otherwise, the stain and seal won’t adhere as well, causing discoloration and providing less protection. Learn how to prep your deck for stain and sealer.