Normally it is not a good idea to paint a deck. This is because paint doesn't expand and contract with wood as much as stain does. The result is possible peeling and rot occurring earlier than intended. My deck was already painted so don't worry this is not making it any worse! Anyways I will replace the entire deck with a new larger one sometime. The bright paint sure seems to highlight the low-quality stairs and I may make a nicer starcase/railing sooner.I got home from NJ today in time for some afternoon sun. In the background, in the next picture, you can see the hole in the stone wall, between the two big trees, that I made to drive the tractor through.
