When sealing or preserving a deck, always wear protective eye covering, rubber gloves and a respirator mask, since many sealers contain strong solvents. Make sure to follow all application instructions very carefully. If you are in doubt as to whether a deck needs to be sealed, a good test is to sprinkle water on the wood. If the water soaks in, the wood needs sealing. Water will form beads on the surface of wood that has active sealer.
Poor maintenance is one of the leading discoveries of a home inspection.
A home that is not kept in peak condition probably will not sell as fast, or at the optimal price. Also, a poorly maintained home is just not a comfortable place in which to live. Consider the following checklist for a spring clean-up this and every spring. Foundations,Foundation walls, steps, walkways, retaining walls, patios, driveways, garage floors, etc, for cracking, heaving or crumbling. Chimneys, rusted chimney caps or loose or missing mortar.