Question: Our pool and deck are 15 years old. The pool needs to be refinished, and the deck has a number of hairline cracks. Five years ago, we had an acrylic texture and paint put over the Kool Deck.

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Splintering decks are usually the result of neglect, occurring after a deck remains untreated and unsealed for a number of years. The lack of protection allows water to soak into the boards, ...